Centre for Crop Systems Analysis
The Centre for Crop Systems Analysis researches and quantitatively describes processes that determine the functioning of crops and grassland vegetations in relation to genetic, management, biotic, and abiotic factors. This knowledge is integrated via sophisticated modelling and experimentation tools to generate insights into complex systems interactions. The Centre for Crop Systems Analysis consists of two independent, yet connected, chair groups: Crop Physiology, led by Jochem Evers, and Crop and Weed Ecology, led by Niels Anten.
Our research
CSA researches and quantitatively describes processes that determine the functioning of crops and grassland vegetations in relation to genetic, management, biotic and abiotic factors. This knowledge is integrated via sophisticated modelling tools to generate insights into complex systems interactions. CSA also studies the ecological dimension of cropping systems and links their research to the human dimension by developing and studying interactions between natural and social sciences.
Education
Education by Centre for Crop Systems Analysis
We are involved in teaching several courses at bachelor and master level. We are also involved in courses organised by other chair groups. Our courses cover all aspects of crop ecology and physiology, from fundamental to applied. Several of our courses have modelling components. In addition to following our courses you can do an internship or thesis at our department.
Publications & Projects
The Centre for Crop Systems Analysis research team contributes to the development of high-quality plant production in sustainable agro-ecosystems. Our emphasis lies on improvement and innovation of plant production at various levels of integration; from genotypes to cropping systems and production chains. The results of our research projects are regularly published.
Highlighted projects
- PARSE: Photosynthetic Adjustments in Response to Sink Perturbation
- Identification of critical factors and mechanisms that contributes to more biodiversity in arable farming
- Habitat use by predatory ladybeetles and its relationship to aphid biological control in wheat, corn, and alfalfa in the landscapes of Ili, China
Highlighted publications
- A guide to photosynthetic gas exchange measurements: Fundamental principles, best practice and potential pitfalls
- Root phenotypes for improved nitrogen capture
- Disentangling direct and indirect effects of forest structure on biodiversity: Bottom-up and top-down effects between forestry, bats and their insect prey
Chair holders
People of Centre for Crop Systems Analysis
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