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NWO supports WUR-research on apomixis in plants and cultivation of rice in Northwestern Europe
December 20, 2024 - Two WUR application-oriented research projects on apomixis in plants and rice cultivation in Northwestern Europe are receiving financial support from... -
Using federated artificial intelligence to overcome data sharing barriers to better detect food fraud
December 20, 2024 - Many companies are generating relevant data for food authentication during their quality control protocols, as proof against food fraud. To do so,... -
WUR scientist receives award for research on insect viruses
December 16, 2024 - Luis Hernández Pelegrín, a researcher at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), has been awarded the NEV Dissertation Prize for the... -
Hannie van der Honing elected Teacher of the Year (TOTY)
December 12, 2024 - Van der Honing was presented with the award on Tuesday afternoon during the Teacher’s Day wrap-up. In addition to the award for the best... -
Circular food production and plant-based proteins essential in tackling the biodiversity and climate crisis
December 9, 2024 - Circular food systems and increased consumption of plant-based proteins can improve global food security while reducing biodiversity loss, climate... -
Second round of MoestuinMix set to begin
December 2, 2024 - Last year, nearly 800 enthusiastic gardeners signed up for MoestuinMix, a scientific experiment organized by Wageningen University & Research... -
Hidden DNA in plants reveals secrets of photosynthesis
November 28, 2024 - Scientists have uncovered genetic variation in the unexplored DNA of the photosynthetic and energy factories of Arabidopsis plants, which plays a... -
Entomologist Marcel Dicke retires: “Insects are truly fascinating creatures”
November 27, 2024 - A cricket sandwich or locust satay? According to Marcel Dicke, professor of entomology at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), insect-based... -
Farewell Wijnand Sukkel: "Agriculture can be cleaner and more environmentally friendly"
November 22, 2024 - Agriculture plays a major role in exceeding several 'planetary boundaries', including biodiversity loss and the impact of nitrogen and phosphate use.... -
Artificial intelligence behind major transitions in agriculture sector
November 20, 2024 - The agriculture sector is innovating fast. Today there are drones that fly over fields to measure crop growth and robots that can detect and remove...
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