No more moldy plants thanks to bacteria?

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You buy strawberries in the supermarket and when you want to bite into one of those juicy strawberries at home, you stumble upon a moldy one in the package. Yuck. But did you know that the solution to this problem may be right under our feet? Bioengineer Jasmine De Rop (UGent) explains how soil bacteria might offer an unexpected way to tackle this issue.

Sustainability
Agriculture
Jasmine Derop
UGent

Meet Jasmine, whose strong dislike for moldy fruit, spoiled vegetables, and wilted plants led her to realize a harsh truth about pathogens. Fortunately, she now finds pure joy in life by contributing to tackling these problems. As a bioscience engineer, she is determined to obtain her PhD in the search for new organic pesticides using bacteria to keep our fruits and vegetables fresh and safe.

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