Expertise

Areas of expertise

The Botany group collaborates with clients and other interested parties in the following sectors: open field vegetables, agriculture, arboriculture, fruit cultivation, flower bulbs, cut flowers, soft fruit and small- and large fruits.

We translate research question to success and support the evolving agricultural sector. Innovations and investments are made continuously to ensure our expertise in plant physiology, plant health and cultivation techniques (indoor and outdoor).

Plant health

Insects

A healthy plant is not infected by harmful insects. The development of a strong plant or effective insecticide requires scientific knowledge and expertise in entomology.

Physiology

Plant

How and why does the plant react to abiotic factors such as light, temperature, fertilization, substrate etc?

Cultivation techniques

Cultivation systems

New cultivation techniques make cultivation easier. These techniques result in increased production and higher quality of the yield.

Plant health

Fungi

Fungi can negatively influence the plant, but can also be implemented in 'green crop protection'.

Physiology

Seed

Seeds form the foundation of the food industry, provide important natural resources and are essential for a green environment.

Cultivation techniques

Culture tools

Culture tools are essential to grow plants with a specific method and under specific conditions.

Plant health

Weeds and Desiccation of foliage

Often weeds grow faster than crops. Light, water and nutrients are rapidly consumed by these weeds and outcompete the crop.