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1.7 The ecology of micropollutant biodegradation in soils

Chair: dr. ir. Pieter van Veelen, Scientific Project Manager Wetsus

Native microbes can degrade micropollutants. Want to zoom in on how to manage this bacterial husbandry?
By bridging the realms of cutting-edge microbial ecology, soil engineering concepts, and contemporary soil remediation practices, this session seeks to inspire collaborative efforts toward developing novel integrated approaches.

  • Exploring Sustainable Soil Management through the Lens of Microbial Ecology, prof. dr. Joana Falcão Salles, Full professor Microbial Community Ecology, Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen
  • Linking pesticide biodegradation kinetics to soil microbiome dynamics, Marija Gadzimuradova MSc, PhD candidate Wetsus & Environmental Technology, Wageningen University & Research
  • Give bioremediation a chance, Robert Wagenveld, BAScManaging Director, QM Environmental International, The Hague