At the Institute for Biological Control, the start signal was given for the project "OptiLyso - Optimization of the production and application of Lysobacter enzymogenes against phytopathogenic fungi". Within the framework of a doctoral thesis, scientific questions how L. enzymogenes can be used in biological control will be addressed. The preparation can be used as an alternative to chemical synthetic agents against phytopathogenic fungi in fruit and vegetable production and thus contribute to more sustainable plant production.

The project is carried out in cooperation with the companies Bio-Protect GmbH (Konstanz) and e-nema GmbH (Schwentinental) as well as the Geisenheim University. In our institute, the effects of environmental parameters such as UV radiation and weather conditions on the efficacy of L. enzymogenes will be investigated. In addition, the environmental stability will be optimized by means of additives, adhesives and wetting agents, and the compatibility of the compound with established plant protection products will be investigated.