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Wageningen Plant Research

We combine knowledge and expertise in plant sciences. With this, we offer new perspectives for sustainable agriculture to our partners from e.g. industry, governments, research institutes and universities.

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  • Insects as sustainable animal feed: real alternative?

    Despite the growing number of vegetarian and vegan options, consumer demand for meat continues to rise. It is therefore important to also look at the...

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  • New virus discovered in world’s most widely used research plant

    A previously unknown virus has been found to occur worldwide in the most widely studied plant species, thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana). The...

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  • Next level plant science in new NPEC lab

    With the completion of NPEC at the end of this month, plant research enters a new era. The era of automation and a lot of data. NPEC stands for...

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Smart plants & crops

We work on resilient plants at all levels: the molecule, the cell, the organism and the interaction between plants, pathogens and insects.

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We work on climate-resilient and circular production systems that contribute to biodiversity and soil quality.

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  • Agrosystems Research

    Agrosystems Research

    Agrosystems Research is based on agroecology, which refers to an integrated perspective on agronomic systems and land use. We understand the soil-crop-environment continuum at both the process level and the ecosystem level. We do this by means of experimental design and computer modelling, on-farm testing and implementation in interaction with stakeholders. Our goal is to improve sustainable agriculture, food security and efficient use of resources.

  • biointeractions and plant health

    Biointeractions & Plant Health

    The experts of Biointeractions & Plant Health study harmful and useful insects, viruses, bacteria and fungi and analyze their effect on plants. Both in a positive (biological control) and negative sense (damage to plants). We work on IPM: integrated pest management, we detect pests and diseases and we examine the health of bees. In our phytosanitary research, we work with advanced diagnostic tests to prevent contamination.

  • Biometris

    Biometris, one of the largest groups of quantitative scientists in North-Western Europe, develops statistical and mathematical methods for the quantification of biological processes and processes in our living environment. These methods are applied and validated in practice and are often available as software packages. In addition, we provide education at the undergraduate, Master, PhD, and PostDoc levels, as well as training and consultancy for industry. We cover a wide range of application areas, from gene to ecosystem and from product to production chain. Our goal is to bring quantitative methods to life!

  • Business Unit Bioscience

    Bioscience

    Bioscience: designing plants that meet the resource needs of society.

  • Greenhouse Horticulture & Flower Bulbs

    The experts of Greenhouse Horticulture & Flower Bulbs are dedicated to innovating for and with the sector. We work together with companies, government authorities and other knowledge institutes.

  •  Arable and Field Vegetable Farming

    Field crops

    The experts of Field crops contribute to innovation and knowledge development in arable farming, field production of vegetables, green space, nursery stock and fruit growing, at both the national and international level. As our work on developing practical innovations is commissioned by the private and the public sectors, we ensure that our independent position and academic integrity are always at the forefront.

  • Plant Breeding

    Unravelling the genetic system of a crop with a good drought tolerance or insect resistance is no simple task. It requires fundamental knowledge of plant genetics but also new strategies and techniques to utilise such knowledge in the breeding of plants.

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