Marc Hendriks

Marc Hendriks is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Biointeractions and Plant Health. His work focuses on biological control agents, microbial interactions, and disease management in agricultural systems.

• Institution: Wageningen University & Research
• Role: Researcher

Research Interests: Hendriks actively investigates:

• Biological control mechanisms using Bacillus thuringiensis and related microbes
• Pathogen dynamics in honey bees and bumble bees
• Microbial ecology of mushroom cultivation systems
• Invasive species biology (e.g., small hive beetle)
• Food safety applications through microbial suppression
• Molecular diagnostic techniques (qPCR, genome sequencing)

Scientific Contributions: Recent work spans from ecological studies on Culicoides biting midges to applied research on tomato and spinach crop protection. His studies often integrate microbiome analysis and molecular tools.

Collaborative Network: Hendriks collaborates extensively across disciplines, working with institutions in Europe and the U.S. on projects related to:

• Invasive species management
• Foodborne pathogen mitigation
• Entomopathogenic bacteria applications
• Fungal crop disease suppression

Research Outputs: His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate expertise in:

• Developing microbial control strategies
• Advancing molecular detection methods
• Improving agricultural sustainability
• Understanding host-pathogen interactions
• Microbiome engineering applications