Expertises of Wageningen Plant 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 & 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!
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.
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.