CROPFIT

About us

CropFit is a multidisciplinary consortium of professors and researchers affiliated to Ghent University and HoGent with indepth expertise on biostimulants and biopesticides. We aim to develop new products and technologies in the domain of agriculture and pursue an active transfer to society of our technology and expertise through strong partnership with stakeholders and industry.

Cropfit - expertise network on biostimulants and biocontrol

Ghent University Research Station
Ghent University Research Station

CropFit is a multidisciplinary consortium of researchers affiliated with Ghent University and HoGent with expertise on biostimulants and biopesticides. We aim to transfer our technology, expertise and results to society through strong partnership with stakeholders and industry. CropFit offers a fully integrated expertise on:

  • Screening of new bioactive molecules or promising micro-organisms
  • Identification and characterization of bioactive molecules or micro-organisms
  • Extraction and purification of plant extracts
  • Elucidation of the mode of action of bioactive molecules or micro-organisms
  • Testing proof of concept in the lab or field

 

Vision & Mission

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Our vision

We want to enhance people’s life by developing inspiring technologies and sustainable products to improve crop health, crop resilience and crop production with a minimum impact on environment.

Our mission

We aim to transfer our results, expertise and knowhow on biostimulants and biocontrol through strong partnership with industry and stakeholders in order to significantly contribute to a more sustainable agriculture.

How do we collaborate?

Wheat experiments with biostimulants
Wheat experiments with biostimulants

Research collaboration

CropFit is actively searching for industrial partners to collaborate at different levels:

  • PhD studies with industrial partners
  • Bilateral research projects
  • Joint development of technologies
  • Licensing of patents
  • Master thesis or internship

CropFit Services

The CropFit experts offer unique services to support your product development.

  • High throughput screening assays to identify bioactive molecules or micro-organisms
  • Elucidation of mode of action via -omic studies and/or plant phenotyping 
  • Demonstration trials under field conditions
  • Analysis and characterization of metabolites including volatiles
  • Unique private collection of + 100.000 micro-organisms
  • Incompany trainings