News & Calendar Wageningen Plant Research News New cold storage and research rooms put into operation at Proeftuin Randwijk July 5, 2022 - The fruit cultivation experts of Wageningen University & Research in Randwijk are ready for the new harvest season: today, after a six-month... Familiar face leads ‘Team Koala’ to win the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge for a second time July 1, 2022 - The American-Vietnamese-Dutch team Koala has been declared winner of the third edition of the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge at Wageningen University... Beneficial insects are exposed to insecticides through honeydew June 28, 2022 - Insects can be exposed to insecticides through various routes, including a plant’s pollen and nectar. For the first time ever, PhD researcher... Study shows dietary guidelines need revision to account for environmental impact June 14, 2022 - Dietary guidelines issued by national governments aim to set a roadmap for healthy living. But a new international study published in Lancet Planetary... Wageningen scientists unravel how the potato disease sharpens its weapons June 13, 2022 - Last year, a team of researchers at Wageningen University & Research discovered how the cells of Phytophthora infestans (potato blight disease)... Katrien Descheemaeker to head Plant Production Systems group June 9, 2022 - Katrien Descheemaeker has been appointed chair holder of the Plant Production Systems group by the Wageningen University and Research Executive Board... Register now for International Autonomous Greenhouse Event June 7, 2022 - Wageningen University & Research is delighted to announce that the registration for the International Autonomous Greenhouse Event on July 1 is now... Plant Sciences students win prize with healthy smoothies June 3, 2022 - How do you encourage secondary school students to eat more fruit and vegetables? Plant Sciences students Yasmin Dijksterhuis and Alice Leung developed... Richard Harrison new Managing Director Plant Sciences Group May 19, 2022 - The Executive Board of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has appointed Richard Harrison as the Managing Director of the Plant Sciences Group... PCR test to detect the small hive beetle May 19, 2022 - Although the small hive beetle is no bigger than the size of a match head, its spread could pose a threat to food production of global magnitude,... 1234...30Next Optimized photosynthesis has great impact Optimized photosynthesis can bring solutions for food security, renewable energy and the reduction of CO2 Read more Biological control In biological control, natural enemies of bacteria, fungi and insects are used to control pest populations. Read more Invasive plant species Invasive plants are a major nuisance because they reproduce extremely quickly and are difficult to control. What can you do about it? Find out more about solutions and regulations. Read more Twitter Whatsapp Linkedin Email
Optimized photosynthesis has great impact Optimized photosynthesis can bring solutions for food security, renewable energy and the reduction of CO2 Read more
Biological control In biological control, natural enemies of bacteria, fungi and insects are used to control pest populations. Read more
Invasive plant species Invasive plants are a major nuisance because they reproduce extremely quickly and are difficult to control. What can you do about it? Find out more about solutions and regulations. Read more