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Seeking the ‘roots’ of plant development
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The tallest forest giants and the tiniest flowering plants develop from an embryo in the seed. From that early stage, stem cells generate tissues from...
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'Summer in the city' measured in Wageningen
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At the beginning of the summer, small weather stations were attached to lampposts at 30 locations in Wageningen. These stations will measure the...
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Anne van den Ban awarded Silver Medal of Honour by Wageningen University
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Dr Anne van den Ban, former Professor of Rural Extension, received the Wageningen University Silver Medal of Honour on Friday 14 June. He was...
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New LEI research shows potential for enhancing food security in MENA
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There are different ways for governments to respond to rising food prices. Many of these measures will be costly, implying that some groups in society...
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First South American plant for purifying soils contaminated with zinc and cadmium
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Scientists from Wageningen (NL) and Lavras (Brazil) have found the first South American plant that can be used for purifying South American soils...
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Antibiotics naturally present in crops
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Antibiotics can be naturally present in crops and can therefore enter the food chain unintentionally. This is the conclusion of the PhD thesis ‘LC-MS...
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Sport grants for Wageningen students
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On Thursday 13 June two Wageningen students who participate in competitive sports at elite level in addition to their studies will receive grants of...
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Sequenced duck genome heralds breakthrough in fight against bird flu
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After having sequenced the genomes of several birds including the zebra finch, the chicken and the turkey, scientists have now succeeded in mapping...
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European protein sources not yet an alternative for imported soybean meal - The demand for protein sources of European origin is increasing, but none of the current available European protein sources has a price – quality...
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From food aid to grain basket
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On the Ethiopian highlands, were the soil is very fertile and the yearly rainfall is twice as much as in the Netherlands, Wageningen UR helps farmer...