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Dr. Wieke Teertstra is a Researcher and Teacher in the Molecular Microbiology department at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science. Based at the Hugo R. Kruyt Building (Padualaan 8, Room O.402, 3584 CH Utrecht), she conducts specialized research on fungal biology with emphasis on conidium germination processes and food spoilage organisms.
Her research focuses on:
- Mechanisms of fungal conidium (spore) germination in Aspergillus and Penicillium species
- Effects of environmental factors on fungal development
- Interactions between fungal species in food spoilage contexts
- Potential antifungal strategies targeting pathogenic fungi
Dr. Teertstra's publication record shows consistent research output over many years, with her most recent work examining spore density effects on Aspergillus niger germination (2024). Her research bridges fundamental microbiological processes with practical applications in food safety and potential therapeutic development, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.
With 25 research outputs documented, Dr. Teertstra has established herself as a specialist in molecular microbiology. Her work has been cited across multiple platforms, with several publications accumulating significant readership on academic networks.
She has supervised academic work as indicated by the 'Supervised Work (1)' listing on her profile and has contributed to academic discourse through invited presentations, including a 2007 talk on Ustilago maydis at the Spring meeting of the Dutch Society for Medical Microbiology and the Dutch Society for Microbiology.
