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Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute is a research institute located in Utrecht, the Netherlands. It is named after the Dutch plant pathologist and first female professor in the Netherlands, Johanna Westerdijk. The institute is part of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW).
History
The Westerdijk Institute was founded in 1904 as the 'Central Bureau for Fungal Cultures' (CBS) by Frits Went. In 1988, it became part of the KNAW. In 2017, the institute was renamed in honor of Johanna Westerdijk, who was the director of the CBS from 1904 to 1952.
Research
The Westerdijk Institute conducts research on the taxonomy and evolution of fungi. It maintains a collection of living filamentous fungi, yeasts and bacteria. The institute's research is focused on fungal biodiversity, the discovery of new species, and the use of fungi in biotechnology and medicine.
Collection
The Westerdijk Institute houses the world's largest collection of living fungi, with over 100,000 strains. This collection is used by researchers worldwide for various purposes, including the development of new medicines and the improvement of crops.
See also
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