Microbiological Quality of Peat-Free Potting Soils

What is the role of micro-organisms in the health of plants and humans?
We are constantly looking for new solutions to help us grow more with less and we promote research projects with academic institutions and other industry players.
Latest outcome we want to highlight is about Microbiological Quality of Peat-Free Potting Soils. Micro-organisms play an important role in the health of plants, humans, and animals. In humans, the gut microbiome is a key factor for health. In plants, the soil microbiome is a crucial link in the growth and resilience of plants.
Currently our team, together with the whole project research team have under review the results of the first phase of this research with six different growing media blends tested on four different types of plants. The results from the study in which the analysis of DNA isolated from the plants are promising. One of the first phase conclusions is that we can at least partially control the composition of the microbiome by the components we add to the growing medium.
We are thrilled to work in this project with Wageningen University & Research, Greenhouse Horticulture Netherlands; LTO Department Trees, Perennials, and Summer Flowers; RHP knowledge center for substrates; Legro; Tree Centre Opheusden; Lensli Substrates; BVOR – Branche Vereniging Organische Reststoffen; Foundation Knowledge In Your Greenhouse; Jiffy Group and Wageningen Plant Research