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Projects - prof.dr. ME (Eric) Schranz
Our research group focuses on comparative and evolutionary genomics and phylogenetics. I have a particular interest in comparative genomics of the Brassicaceae and Cleomaceae and the importance of genome duplications in trait evolution and plant radiations.
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Hidden crop diversity in Suriname
Hidden crop diversity in Suriname - WUR Project Hidden crop diversity in Suriname Maroons, descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped from... -
The ecology of green roofs
The ecology of green roofs - WUR Project The ecology of green roofs Green roofs are roofs with a layer of soil and planted vegetation. To investigate... -
Exploring and Promoting “Orphan/Opportunity” Crops: Gynandropsis gynandra as a model
We have established valuable resources on several minor crops including the leafy greens Gynandropsis gynandra, Corchorus olitorius and Colocasia... -
Genomics and Evolution of Lettuce Crop-Wild Relatives
Domesticated lettuce (Lactuca sativa of the plant family Asteraceae) looks and tastes quite different than its wild relatives which for example... -
Phylogenomic synteny analysis of plants and animals
Phylogenomic synteny analysis of plants and animals - WUR Project Phylogenomic synteny analysis of plants and animals Studying the organization of... -
Synteny analysis of plant and animal genomes
Synteny analysis of plant and animal genomes - WUR Project Synteny analysis of plant and animal genomes We are in the midst... -
Natural variation within a species for traits underpinning C4 photosynthesis
Almost all green plants, including most crop plants, fix carbon-dioxide using the so called C3 pathway. The C3 pathway is efficient under ideal...