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From climate-resilient crops to better humanitarian aid: eleven WUR researchers awarded Veni grants

Eleven researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have been awarded a prestigious Veni grant this year, the Dutch Research Council (NWO) announced today. The funding will enable them to further develop their independent research over the next three years.

Dying bacteria help the population survive antibiotics

Bacteria defend themselves against antibiotics not only as individual cells, but also as a community. New research reveals how dying bacteria help the survivors.

Dutch horticulture grows despite uncertain years

How is the Dutch horticulture sector developing economically? New figures show that the sector has experienced strong growth over the past four years.

The Next Chapter of the Wageningen Forest

How a tree planting initiative evolved into a collaborative research project in Kenya

New study shows timescale is crucial for assessing extinction risk

How do we know which species are most at risk of extinction? According to a new study published in Science Advances, the answer depends not only on where we look, but also on how far back in time we look.

Water-exchange openings linked to distinct marine communities inside offshore wind foundations

Marine communities have developed inside offshore wind turbine foundations with water exchange holes that differ from the communities on the outside.

Implementation of biosecurity measures on poultry farms needs to be improved

Research shows that improving compliance with biosecurity measures on poultry farms helps prevent avian influenza and other animal diseases.

Netherlands Plant Eco-phenotyping Centre (NPEC) receives funding for major upgrade

The Netherlands Plant Eco-phenotyping Centre (NPEC) has been awarded NWO funding to carry out a major five-year upgrade of its national plant phenotyping facility.

Almost a quarter of bee colonies did not survive last winter

Winter losses among Dutch honey bee colonies remain high. Last winter, 24% of honey bee colonies died, with substantial differences between regions.