Which genes are involved in woodiness and associated traits such as drought tolerance, flowering time, stem elongation, life span, and plant herbivory, and how do these gene regulatory pathways overlap?

Promotor: Prof.dr. P.G.L. Klinkhamer, Co-Promotor: T.J. de Jong

Plant-microbe interaction resulted in different physio/chemical responses by host plant and interacting rhizobacteria.

PhD at the Natural Product Laboratory, Institute of Biology, Leiden University - the Netherlands

The thesis describes terrestrial field trials aimed to detect side-effects of pesticides within the framework of pesticide registration procedures. Field trials were developed using vascular plants Brassica napus and Poa annua, caterpillars Pieris brassicae and effects on decomposition were studied…

Associate professor at the Natural Products Laboratory, Institute of Biology, Leiden University - the Netherlands

Plants and soils from natural ecosystems harbor great diversity of soil microorganisms, which could potentially contribute to the sustainability of horticulture. The knowledge about using wild plant species and soil from natural ecosystem to improve the crop health will advance the application of ecological…

How is vegetative development regulated in plants and how does this affect a plant’s life history strategy?

What is the role of auxin in the initiation and process of somatic embryogenesis?

What are key regulators of plant ageing that can reverse ageing in plants (rejuvenation), and how can we use this knowledge to improve crop plants?

Leiden physicists are helping Wageningen plant researchers to study unpredictable plant embryos. For this, they are using a novel two-photon fluorescence microscope, aided by a 30 thousand euro ZonMW grant.

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Overview of the publications of the department of Environmental Biology (1972-2015)