Soil Quality and Nutrient Management Phytopathology and Biorational Control Molecular Diagnostics Scientia Terrae Scientia Terrae, a not-for-profit-organization, was founded in October 2001 as a research, service and education institute for the benefit of the horticulture industry and food sector. Scientia Terrae has positioned itself at the interface between the academic world and the agriculture industry to translate fundamental science into practical solutions and real-world applications. This unique position of the institute has enabled it to stretch and break the boundaries that once constrained proactive companies and entrepreneurs. © 2001 - 2016 Scientia Terrae Research Institute

Soil Quality and Nutrient Management Phytopathology and Biorational Control Molecular Diagnostics Contact Information Scientia Terrae vzw Fortsesteenweg 30A B-2860 St.-Katelijne-Waver Belgium Phone: +32(0)15 30 55 90 Fax: +32(0)15 30 55 99 e-mail: contact@scientiaterrae.org Route: Take highway E19 Brussels-Antwerp. Take exit 9 Mechelen Noord. When taking this exit always keep to the right, follow direction St.-Kat.-Waver/Heist-o/d-Berg/Lier. Keep on driving straight ahead and take the first exit after you've passed the second traffic lights (Sint-Katelijne-Waver z1.2). Take the 3th exit on the roundabout, again direction 'Sint-Katelijne Waver z1.2'. This is the 'Heisbroekweg'. After about 1,5km you take the second road on your left (=Fortsesteenweg). After about 500m you will find our offices on the left. © 2001 - 2016 Scientia Terrae Research Institute

Soil Quality and Nutrient Management Phytopathology and Biorational Control Molecular Diagnostics Research Philosophy The research projects of Scientia Terrae are all conducted in the framework of "preventative plant health management". The basic premise of this philosophy is that a plant is healthy and should be kept so by preventative measures rather than treating a sick plant with curative treatments. Plant health is influenced by abiotic and biotic factors, illustrated in the plant health triangle. These factors not only affect plant growth and health directly, they also impact plant-microorganism (both beneficial and pathogenic) and pathogen-beneficial microorganism interactions. Therefore, as many of these factors as possible are being considered by Scientia Terrae when conducting research in plant and soil microbial ecology. © 2001 - 2016 Scientia Terrae Research Institute