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Theme 1 Active projects: Crop systems biology

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1.1.1

Designing a breeding approach to increase stress tolerance and product quality through improving root system architecture in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) for organic and low-input agriculture
(Resource use efficiency, Nutrient uptake)

P

Struik

TTI-GG PE&RC P. Kerbiriou
2008 - 2012
1.1.3

Analysis of production and quality of propagation material of generatively and vegetatively propagated crops
(Dormancy, vigour)

L Lommen, Struik Various sources PE&RC Various
1.1.4

Development and use of biochemical photosynthesis models
(Modelling, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence

L

Yin, Struik

CSA, BioSolar Cells, NWO

PE&RC

Vancancies

2010-2015

 3

1.1.5a

Predicting gene-to-phenotype relationships in tomato
(Gene-based modelling)

L

Yin et al.

IP/OP Systems biology

PE&RC

J. Fanwoua (E)

2007-2012

 

1.1.5b Genetic variety photosynthesis in rice into stress
(QTL-based modelling)
L Yin et al. CAU PE&RC J. Gu
(XL)
2007-2012

1.1.6

Physico-chemical research of lignocellulose synthesis in primary and secondary cell walls of plant tissues
(Cell-wall digestibility, Intake)

P

Cone, 
Struik

Various

WIAS, PE&RC

 

 

 

1.1.7

Understanding crop adaptation through an integrated approach based on statistical models for the study of genotype by environment (g x e) interactions and crop growth models

L

Staff

 

PE&RC

S. Khan
(XL)

2007 - 2011

 

1.1.8

Quantitative analysis of dry matter production in vegetable crops (potato and garlic) as affected by environmental factors

L

Struik

 

PE&RC

José Saluzzo

 

 

1.1.9

Relationship between maize plant characteristics and in vitro rumen fermentation
(Cell-wall digestibility, Intake)

P

Cone, Struik

PE&RC,
WIAS

Eline Boon

 

 

1.1.10

Pesticide use and bee health

L

Struik

 

PE&RC

Dick Rogers

 

 

1.1.11

Effect van fysiologische leeftijd van pootgoed op oogstzekerheid en het verloop van resistentie tegen Phytophthora in biologische aardappelteeltsystemen
(Dormancy, vigour, late blight)

L Struik, LBI LNV PE&RC
1.1.12

Synthesis of medicinal compounds in crop plants: unravelling the eco-physiological mechanisms underlying the production of terpenoids in Artemisia species’

L Lommen PE&RC
(11 05b)
1.1.13 Developing heuristic in silico models for C3 photosynthesis integrating electrochemical, biophysical and biochemical processes
(Photosynthesis, metabolic module, 3D-mictrostructure, thermodynamics, thylakoid membrane)
L Yin, Struik, Harbinson, vAmerongen, vAs, Croce BioSolar Cells PE&RC Vacancy
1.1.14 Developing complete in silico models for C3 and C4 photosynthesis integrating electrochemical, biophysical and biochemical processes L Yin, Struik, Harbinson, vAmerongen, vAs, Croce BioSolar Cells PE&RC Vacancy
1.1.15 Physiological and genetic analysis of 3D microscale gas exchange and light penetration L Yin, Struik, Harbinson, Putten, Nicolai BioSolar Cells PE&RC Vacancy


Theme 2 Active projects: Crop form and function

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Programme 1
2.1.1 Virtual roses: a new tool to optimize plant architecture in glasshouse rose production systems
(Bud break, sink-source, photosynthesis, distribution, 3D modelling, GroIMP)
L

Vos, Buck-Sorlin, Evers, Struik, Yin, Hofman

Heuvelink, Marcelis, de Visser, van der Heijden

STW – Product Board for Horticulture

PE&RC
March 2007 to March 2011 1

2.1.3

'Virtual Rose'
(Molecular markers, genotype x environment, functional-structural plant modelling)

P

van der Heijden, Marcelis, van Ewijk, Eveleens-Clark, Vos

TTi Green Genetics

PE&RC

n/a

2009 -2011

1

2.1.4

3-D structure and function adaptation of leaf canopies in intercrops
(Intercrop, plant structure, light interception, photosynthesis, FSPM)

L

van der Werf/Vos, Meinke, Evers, Buck-Sorlin

China Scholarship Council

PE&RC

Junqi Zhu
(XL)

2010-2014

4

2.1.5 Measurement and functional-structural modeling of effects of abiotic factors on growth and development of plants
(Plant development, abiotic growth factors, structural-functional plant models)
L Vos Core

PE&RC
(06029)

2007-2012 1,3
2.1.6 Examining Ethiopian coffee quality in relation to environment, resources, tree management and procedures applied in the coffee chain
(Coffee tree management, coffee quality)
L Vos NUFFIC

PE&RC

Adugna Debela Bote 2010-2014 3,4,5


Theme 3 Active projects: Designing climate-robust systems


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Programme 1: Future rice   
3.1.2 Improving resource-use efficiency in rice-based systems of Pakistan
(aerobic rice, resource use efficiency, phenology, farmers' acceptance, modelling)
L Bastiaans,
Meinke,  van Oort, 
Ahmad
NUFFIC,
Pakistan
PE&RC
07658
Awan Masood
(XL)
Nov 2008
to Dec 2012
1, 5
3.1.3 Living with less water: Development of viable adaptation options for Riverina irrigators
(Rice systems, N balance, adaptation)
L

Meinke, van Oort, Rodriguez

CSIRO PE&RC
10011
Don Gaydon
(XA)
Dec 2007
to Dec 2012
5
3.1.4 Towards sustainable production of aerobic rice in Brazilian savannas: Investigating the potential of carbonized biomass as a soil amendment
(aerobic rice, biochar, N and C dynamics)
L Meinke, van Oort,  Hoffland, Madari, Bryan Heinemann, Maia   Embrapa PE&RC
10037
Márcia Thaís de Melo Carvalho
(XL)
May 2010 to May 2014 1, 2
Programme 2: Climate risk and opportunity
3.2.1 Impacts of climate extremes on yields and product quality - AgriAdapt
(Climate extremes, climate change, adaptation)
P

Meinke, van Oort, Timmermans

BSIK Climate Change & Spatial Planning n/a n/a May 2009 to May 2011
3.2.2 Enhancing adaptive capacity - towards profitable,
sustainable and climate-robust agro-food systems for sub-Sahara Africa
(Adaptive capacity, SSA, agro-food systems, climate risks)
P Meinke, van Oort KB (kennisbasis) programme n/a n/a Jan 2010 to Dec 2010 4,5
3.2.3 Adapting agriculture to climat change: collecting, protecting and preparing crop wild relatives
(Adaptive capacity, SSA, agro-food systems, climate risks)
P

Struik, Khoury

KB (kennisbasis) programme n/a n/a Jan 2010 to Dec 2010 4,5

Publications arising from project no:
3.1.1: Yan et al., 2010
3.1.3: Gaydon et al., 2009



Theme 4 Active projects: Quantitative agro-ecology - 2010

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Programme 1: Ecology and management of weeds
4.1.1 Integrated Weed Management
(Weed ecology, crop-weed interaction, population dynamics, parasitic weeds Weed ecology, crop-weed interaction, population dynamics, parasitic weeds)
L Bastiaans
van Ast, Drenth
PE&RC
4.1.2 Enhanced biodiversity and weed suppression in agro-ecosystems
(Cover crops, crop-weed competition)
L Bastiaans
Kropff, Struik
PRI
ALW/NWO
PE&RC
33 (00g)
N. den Hollander Dec 2010  
4.1.3 Cover crops as a component of ecological weed management in coffee production systems in Ethiopia
(Cover crops, ecological weed management)
L

Bastiaans
Meinke

WU PE&RC
M.W. Jalata March 2010 - Feb 2014  
4.1.4 Parasite: Preparing african rice farmers against parasitic weeds in a changing environment
(Parasitic weeds, rice, Africa)
L Bastiaans
van Ast, Meinke, Rodenburg, Oude Lansink, Klerkx, Rotteveel a.o.
NWO-Wotro PE&RC 3 PhDs, 1 postdoc (to be appointed) Sept 2010 - Aug 2014 3, 5
4.1.5 PURE - Pesticide Use and Risk Reduction for Europe - Modelling the management of herbicide resistant weeds through diversified crop rotations
(Modelling of gene dynamics in weed populations in rotations)
P Bastiaans, vdWerf EU, KP7
Aarhus University
4 months staff time 2010 - 2013
4.1.6 Biological control of water hyacinth in Ethiopia
(Biological control)
P Struik, Lantinga PE&RC Firehun Gebregiorgis 2010-2014
Programme 2: Spatial ecology and epidemiology
4.2.1

Movement behaviour of carabid beetles in agricultural landscape mosaics – from individual behaviour to population patterns in sustainable agro-ecosystems
(Spatial ecology, biological control, biodiversity)

P

Rossing, van der Werf, Steingröver, van Lenteren

PE&RC, KB PE&RC Bas Allema
(E)
Oct 2007 to May 2012
4.2.2 PRATIQUE – Enhancement of Pest Risk Analysis Techniques – Building an integrated model for assessing spread and impact
(Invasive pests, risk analysis, modelling)
P van der Werf, Robinet (INRA), Kehlenbeck (JKI) EU KP7 n/a n/a March 2008 - June 2011
4.2.6 PURE – Pesticide Use Reduction for Europe
(spatial epidemiological modelling, population genetics, resistance)
P van der Werf, Bastiaans, Rossing, Boonekamp, Kema, Hovmuller EU, KP7 Jan. 2010 n/a 1 postdoc CSA, 18-20 months 2010-2013
4.2.7

Landscape Diversity and Ecosystem Services in Agricultural Ecosystems: Implications for Sustainable Growth and Rural Poverty in China
(ecosystem services, spatial ecology, spatial movement modelling, rural economy)

P van der Werf, Rosegrant, Huang, Zhang, Wu, Hu Natural Environment Research Council UK; IFPRI, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Inst. Plant Protection, China n/a 1 postdoc 2010-2012 5
4.2.8 Molecular ecology, diversity and evolution of insect baculoviruses of Spodoptera litura in Pakistan cotton
(Biodiversity, experimental evolution, modelling)
P Vlak, van der Werf, Zwart, de Visser Nuffic PE&RC 1 PhD candidate 2011 - 2014
2011-2

Exploiting knowledge on habitats used by arthropods to predict value of ecosystem services in agro-landscapes

P van der Werf NWO 3 years postdoc 2011-2014
Programme 3: Ecology of mixed plant systems 
4.3.1 The soil carbon cycle in the faba bean/maize Intercropping System
(Intercropping, carbon cycle, carbon sequestration)
L van der Werf, Meinke, Hoffland, Li, Zhang China Scholarship Council PE&RC Wenfeng Cong
(XL)
March 2010 - March 2014
4.3.2 Exploring options for sustainable intercrop systems for Inner Mongolia
(Wind erosion, drought stress, crop selection)
L van der Werf, Vos, Stomph China Scholarship Council PE&RC Yu Yang Sept. 2011 – Aug 2014


Theme 5 Active projects: Natural and social science interactions (Under construction)

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Programme 1
5.1.1 Evaluation of economic techniques in pest risk analysis
(Economics, upscaling, pest risk analysis)
P Oude Lansink, van der Werf, Mourits EU FP7 PRATIQUE WASS
(formerly Mansholt)
Tarek Soliman
(E)
May 2008 - May 2012
2011-4, 5, 6
(former 5.1.2)

Food security and climate change at lower latitudes:
- PhD1 Seed potato quality: technology and supply systems in Ethiopian latitudes
- PhD2 Sustainability of farming systems: GHG emissions, climate change resiliene, environmental and socio-economic systainability
- PhD3 Programme delivery: efficiency of knowledge transfer, research - farmer interactions, transferability of development actions to other regions/scenarios

P

Struik, Schulte a.o.

Walsh Foundation, Vita (Irish Aid), WUR (sandwich) PE&RC 3 vacancies Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
5.1.3

Management and domestication of wild food plants by HIV/AIDS affected households; its impact on species biodiversity in Tanzania
(Orchids, AIDS, orphans)

L

Struik, Price

AWLAE PE&RC J.X. Challe 2006 - 2011
5.1.4

Biodiversity in home gardens as affected by affliction with HIV/AIDS
(Home gardens, Ghana, Labour, AIDS)

L

Struik, Price

AWLAE PE&RC S. Akrofi 2006 - 2011
5.1.5 Sustainability indicators of potato production in Zimbabwe Struik, Haverkort PE&RC Oniward Svubure 2011-2014
5.1.6

Participatory Plant Breeding in Syria: Women, Rights and Governance
(Gender issues, participatory plant breeding)

L Struik, Jiggins, Grando, Ceccarelli Various sources, including WUR 1st stream PE&RC Alessandra Galie 2007 - 2011
5.1.7 Quantitative analysis of seasonal abundance of usable flora - useful plant diversity in paddy rice agro-ecosystems in Kalasin, Northeast Thailand L

Struik, Price

L'Oréal and other sources PE&RC Gisella Cruz Gardía
5.1.8

Role of wild gathered foods in the livelihoods of the Konso people, Ethiopia
(Wild gathered food plants, biodiversity, hunger plants)

L

Struik, Price

UN, WUR PE&RC Dechassa Lemessa Ocho 2007 - 2012
5.1.9 Seed systems of potato in Africa Peter Gildemacher
5.1.10

Vegetable production system

Pham Huong
5.1.11 African Rice Alfred Mokuwa
5.1.12

Strengthening Rice seed systems and agro-biodiversity conversation. (African Rice)

Florent Okry
2011-3

Genotype-by-farming interactions in maize and rice in South-West China

P

Maat, Lammerts vB, Struik

WUR PE&RC Hexia Xie 2012-2015
Programme 2: Terra Preta Project
5.2.1

Farmers' perception and actual use of the fertility of Terra Preta in Colombia
(
Land Use, farmer knowledge, fertility management)

P Struik, Stomph, Verschoor INREF, Terra Preta PE&RC Clara Peña Venegas 2010 - 2014
5.2.2

Local perceptions, practices and implications for livelihoods and agrobiodiversity in traditional use of Amazonian Dark Earths (Terra Preta)
(
Drivers of land use, sustainable fertility management)

P Struik, Stomph, Almekinders INREF, Terra Preta PE&RC André Braga Junqueira 2010 - 2014
Programme 3:  COS-SIS
5.3.1

Converging ethnography, indigenous knowledge and technical science: improving oil palm processing in the kwaebibirim district, Ghana
(Oil palm quality, stakeholder learning, systems innovations)

P Stomph, Visser, Struik CoS-SIS WASS Charity Osei-Amponsah 2009 - 2013
5.3.2

Understanding variation in the smallholder oil palm sector towards performance improvement in Benin
(Seed systems, seeling management, systems innovation, stakeholder learning)

P Struik, Crane, Stomph CoS-SIS PE&RC Essegbemon Akpo 2009 - 2013
Programme 4: INREF-CoQA
5.4.1

Economic and agronomic analysis of seed potato supply chains in Ethiopia
(Seed potato Ethiopia, Supply chain)

P Struik, Lommen, Oude Lansink, Meuwissen INREF/Nuffic WASS 1 PhD; Adane Hirpa Tufa 2008 - 2013
5.4.2

Using agronomic and logistics tools to improve the  synchronisation, uniformity and quality of pineapple in Benin produced for local and international markets
(Pineapple quality, Supply chain)

L

Struik, Van der Vorst, Lommen

 INREF/Nuffic

PE&RC
09010

1 PhD; N. Fassinou

2008 - 2013

 


* Types of PhD candidates: S = Sandwich; E = Employed; XA = External, abroad; XL = External, local


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