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Carel Peeters appointed Chair of Applied Statistics at WUR
- Carel Peeters has been appointed Chair of Applied Statistics within the Mathematical & Statistical Methods (Biometris) group at Wageningen... -
The search for circular potting soil for growers and garden lovers
- Plants thrive in the potting soil that’s available from any gardening store, but the peat used in this mix is bad for the environment.... -
First Asian parasitic wasps released against the spotted wing drosophila
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NWA funding for research into quinoa, lupin and aardaker: promising meat alternatives that also benefit the soil
- A plate of vegetables that not only nourishes people but also helps restore biodiversity, improve soil health and make our diets more... -
Sijmen Schoustra appointed as personal professor of microbial ecosystems at WUR
- Researcher Sijmen Schoustra has been appointed by the Executive Board of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) as personal professor within the... -
Extracting protein from tomato leaves: promising, but still not that simple
- Tomato leaves are surprisingly high in protein: up to 27 percent. This makes the leaves a potentially interesting source of protein, particularly at a... -
WUR works on ‘all-in-one’ vaccine against Ebola and Marburg
- Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) are contributing to the development of a new vaccine designed to provide broad protection... -
Smarter use of plastics strengthens circular agri- and horticulture
- How do you make the use of plastics in agriculture and horticulture as circular as possible? This question was central to the WUR project Circular Use... -
Future banana research at WUR: multidisciplinary, international and impact-driven
- Banana research at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is breaking new ground with Desalegn Etalo and Harold Meijer. They are building on the... -
Sub-Saharan Africa fully self-sufficient in cereals by 2050? It’s possible!
- Research has shown that it is feasible. By 2050, Sub-Saharan Africa can grow enough grains like maize, wheat and millet to feed its own population -...