Research
For over 25 years, we have been conducting research in plant pathology and developing microbiological plant protection products
Research
Research Focus Areas:
- Development of detection methods for plant pathogens
- Development of screening methods for fungicide resistance
- Development of production processes for microbial plant protection products
- Efficacy and synergistic interactions of active substances and target organisms
If you need assistance in developing a formulation, we are here to support you with our knowledge and experience: whether it involves efficacy testing, determining physicochemical parameters, or aspects of the production process (e.g., the fermentation of bacteria or yeast), as well as quality control and testing for storage stability.
Current Research Projects
OnSporPro: Online spore monitoring to improve disease forecasting
and optimize disease management in apple cultivation – Subproject B
Grant ID: 281D218B2
Duration: November 1, 2025–October 31, 2028
Project partners:
Farm Software GmbH
Dr. Herbert Welte
herbert.welte@web.de
Bio-Protect GmbH is an industry partner in the NOcsPS 2.0 project
More information: https://nocsps.uni-hohenheim.de/startseite)
Grant ID 031B1527A-D
Funding Period 2: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028
Funded by: BMFTR
Overall Coordination: University of Hohenheim
Optilyso
Optimization of the production and application of Lysobacter enzymogenes against plant-pathogenic fungi
Grant ID: 031B1355A
Term: April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2026 (extended through July 31, 2026)
Project partners
Completed Research Projects
Through our numerous research projects, we have acquired extensive expertise in the field of biotechnological production processes, as well as in conducting efficacy trials and fungicide resistance tests in both laboratory and field settings.
The Research Allowance Certification Office (BSFZ) certifies that Bio-Protect GmbH conducts in-house research and development.
Development of methods for testing the fungicide sensitivity of plant-pathogenic fungi
Ref. No. 382-264-568/2024-2/2
Term: January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2025
Development of production processes and formulations for antagonistic bacteria
Ref. No.: 382-264-568/2024-1/1
Term: January 1, 2021 – March 31, 2025
EIP Project: Innovative Plant Protection Strategies to Reduce Resource Use for Sustainable Fruit Growing in the Face of Climate Change
Project Details
The project was co-funded by the European Union and the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Food, Rural Affairs, and Consumer Protection as part of the European Innovation Partnership on Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI).
Sponsored by:
Duration: January 19, 2021 to December 31, 2024
Project partners:
mikroPraep: Development of a broad-spectrum microbiological formulation for controlling fungal plant diseases
Grant ID: 863 537 (subproject)
Project duration: November 1, 2018, to February 28, 2022
Project Details
Sponsored by:
Duration: January 19, 2021 to December 31, 2024
Project partners:
EMKUREDÖL: Use of microorganisms to reduce copper levels in the control of late blight and downy mildew (oomycetes) in organic farming
German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU):
Reference No.: 33466/01-34
Project Details
Sponsored by:
Duration: December 6, 2016–December 5, 2019
This project laid the groundwork for the development of the additive 2H13
Field-specific methods for monitoring fungicide resistance in strawberries and pome fruit
Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Innovation Program (ZIM) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi); Grant No.: EP 140786; January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016
Further development of a strategy to reduce or replace the use of copper in the control of apple scab in organic fruit growing
BÖLN (Federal Program for Organic Farming and Other Forms of Sustainable Agriculture); FKZ: 2809OE043
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2016
Development of a biotechnological plant protection product for controlling oomycetes
Research Projects in the BMELV (Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture) Innovation Promotion Program
March 1, 2013 – February 29, 2016
Treatment of hydrolysis gas from a two-stage solid-liquid digestion process (Gicon process) via biochemically catalyzed methane enrichment using a novel anaerobic trickle-bed reactor
Subproject: Development, Construction, and Operation of a Pilot Reactor for Biochemically Catalyzed Methane Enrichment of Hydrolysis Gas
ZIM (Central Innovation Program for SMEs)
December 1, 2013 – November 30, 2015
Dispersal of Aureobasidium pullulans by insects
ZIM (Central Innovation Program for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises)
September 1, 2009 – September 30, 2011
Development of a strategy to reduce copper use in the control of apple scab in organic fruit growing
BÖL (Federal Organic Farming Program); FKZ: 06OE324
March 1, 2008 – March 31, 2011
Control of Downy Mildew in Lettuce – New Approaches Through Testing of Field-Resistant Varieties Developed Through Dynamic Organic Breeding in Combination with Various Cultural and Plant-Strengthening Measures
BÖL (Federal Organic Farming Program); FKZ: 06OE049
June 1, 2007 – March 31, 2012
Combinations of strategies for controlling downy mildew on cucumbers grown under glass/plastic tunnels and in open fields
BÖL (Federal Organic Farming Program); FKZ: 06OE181
July 15, 2007 – May 31, 2009
Development and Application Strategies for a Curative Agent Against Apple Scab
BMWi / AiF (Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology / Association of Industrial Research Organizations); Project No.: KF0490601SB7
August 1, 2007 – October 31, 2009
Use of polyketides against the fire blight pathogen Erwinia amylovora
BMBF / PTJ (Federal Ministry of Education and Research / Project Management Jülich); Grant No.: 0313805T, January 1, 2007 – May 31, 2009
Development of application strategies for Blossom-Protect against fire blight
Ministry of Rural Affairs, Baden-Württemberg; FKZ: 0288F
01.02.06 – 31.12.07
Development of application strategies for yeast preparations in organic farming
BMBF (Federal Ministry of Education and Research); Grant No.: 0313194A
March 1, 2005 – February 29, 2008
Development of a yeast-based preparation as a substitute for streptomycin in the control of fire blight: formulation, pilot production, and integration into standard spraying schedules
Ministry of Rural Affairs, Baden-Württemberg; Ref. No.: 0288E
January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2005
Applications, Production, and Reclamation of Antagonistic Yeasts
Ministry of Rural Affairs, Baden-Württemberg; Ref. No.: 0288E
January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2005
Pilot production of a microbial plant fortifier for use against the fire blight pathogen in fruit growing
Ministry of Rural Affairs, Baden-Württemberg; FKZ: 0210F
February 1, 2001 – December 31, 2002