Projects
Unraveling unknown environmental impacts of a new booming industry: nano-silver's effects on plants and their associated microbial plant growth promoting community Hasselt University
Identifying molecular mechanisms of plant root architectural responses to excess metals, in support of plant growth improvement for safe biomass production or phytoremediation strategies. Hasselt University
The role of plant hormones in plant growth and development Hasselt University
Valorization of residual substrate from the rearing of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) in plant cultivation: microbiological and chemical quality and impact on plant growth KU Leuven
Insects are produced on an industrial scale for applications in food, feed, pet food and for the extraction of biochemicals. By far the most widely reared insects are the larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens), which can be produced on a wide range of organic streams (substrates). When the larvae are harvested at the end of a cycle, a residual product called 'residue' or 'frass' remains. This residue consists of larval faeces, ...
An integrated plant model for tomato: combining plant water and carbon status to predict fruit growth and quality Ghent University
The aim of this research project is to gain more insight into the interaction between microclimate, plant water and carbon status and quality aspects of tomato fruits. This will finally result in an integrated plant model for tomato that mechanistically describes different plant processes and allows to predict fruit growth and quality based on climatic conditions.
Plant growth and development Ghent University
The project MARS IAP P7/29 (Study of Maize-Arabidopsis-Root-Shoot growth) aims to exploit the multidisciplinarity of the IAP network to investigate a complex but poorly studied area in plant biology, namely the interactions between the above-ground and below-ground parts of the plant. Such interactions are known to be essential for normal growth and for adequate response to changing conditions in the environment.
Apparatus for the inactivation of biological waste and biological residues from G2 plant growth chambers Ghent University
The requested equipment will be used to inactivate biological material originating from experiments carried out in G2 grwoth material and soil that has been in contact with this material or soil that has been inoculated with plant pathogens, nematodes or genetically modified microorganisms.
Macrophyte growth in a future world: the effect of Global Change on plant resilience to hydrodynamic forces, on litter quality and on decomposition. University of Antwerp
Compact ornamental plant without growth retardants Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Breeding of (ornamental) plants is done by classical breeding techniques and a wide range of in vitro techniques. The aim of this research project of ILVO and Ghent University was to develop an innovative technique by co-cultivation with Rhizobium rhizogenes as a third standard method in breeding companies. This co-cultivation can have advantages such as spontaneous dwarf growth or a more compact growth. ...