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.
Bees
Bees are important pollinators of food crops and wild plants. Bees@wur primarily investigates the factors that are important for the health of bees.
Diagnostics and detection plant pathogens
Reliable diagnostics for timely detection of plant pests and diseases provide the basis for cultivation of healthy crops. We develop, produce and implement diagnostic assays and products for detection, monitoring and prevention of plant diseases.
Sustainable solutions for diseases and pests in crops
The scientists of Wageningen University & Research work on various research projects to find sustainable solutions to complex agricultural and horticultural problems caused by diseases and pests. Biological control and the use of resilient systems are examples of these solutions.
Food safety and phytosanitary research
Hazard management of regulated (micro)organisms and toxins they produce.
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