Key Highlights
- Vijayan was dedicating the Centre of Excellence in Microbiome (CoEM), established by the government, to the people.
- The CoEM was set up with the objective of scientifically studying the role of microorganisms in health, environment and sustainability and for translating research outcomes for the benefit of society.
- The Chief Minister added that B. subtilis is useful in disease control and in increasing agricultural productivity and that products being developed by various universities based on this microorganism would become a major economic asset for the State.
- CoEM, which functions under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), in collaboration with the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), is the first institution in the country to bring microbiome-based translational research across multiple sectors, including human health, nutrition, immunity, agriculture, fisheries, and environmental conservation under one umbrella.
- CoEM will work on harnessing microbiome-based research outcomes for the development of microbial technologies across sectors.
