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Explore news from BIOMICROBES and our perspective on microbiology in professional growing. Here you’ll find company updates and publications on topics including microbial biostimulants, the root zone and irrigation.

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Gloved hands holding a Petri dish with bacterial colonies

In the trade press · HortiDailyFebruary 2026

What does a CFU number say about a microbial product?

In an interview with HortiDaily, Marco Breekweg explains why a single CFU value isn’t enough to compare microbial products. The strain, guaranteed minimum concentration, application and shelf life matter too.

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Jelle in a white lab coat holding up a petri dish next to a laminar flow cabinet in the laboratory

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Jelle joins BIOMICROBES as Junior R&D

As of January 1, 2026, Jelle has joined BIOMICROBES as Junior R&D. He had already been involved in production for some time and is studying Horticulture and Agribusiness in Delft. In his new role, he is focusing further on R&D and the practical development of microbial solutions.

Drip lines with emitters in grow bags filled with substrate

In the trade press · HortiDailyDecember 2025

Microbiology and irrigation line maintenance

Where does microbiology fit in drip line management? The interview covers water quality, application timing and irrigation system maintenance.

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Grower in a greenhouse pointing to a row of young potted plants

In the trade press · HortiDailyOctober 2025

Why timing matters around the root

Microorganisms need a suitable root environment. In HortiDaily, Marco Breekweg discusses why application timing and growing conditions matter together.

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Illustration of rod-shaped bacteria on the root surface between root hairs

In the trade press · HortiDailyAugust 2025

Bacillus and root zone conditions

This follow-up interview covers timely microbial application and its limits when roots, soil or substrate are under pressure.

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Illustration of rod-shaped bacteria on the root surface between root hairs

In the trade press · HortiDailyJuly 2025

Bacillus strains around the root

HortiDaily discusses selected bacteria and their interactions in the root zone. For the current composition of BIOMICROBES products, the latest product labels apply.

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Hands holding a young strawberry plant with its root ball above a growing gutter with drip lines

In the trade press · HortiDailyMay 2025

Root zone and nutrient uptake

Supplying nutrients is only one part of growing. In this interview, Marco Breekweg explains why conditions around the root also matter for how the crop takes them up.

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