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| Title | Internship: Viscon Group/ViVi, Varied topics on plant cultivation in a controlled environment (Gravendeel, The Netherlands) |
| Group | Horticulture and Product Physiology |
| Project type | internship |
| Credits | 24 - 39 |
| Supervisor(s) | To be determined |
| Examiner(s) | prof. dr. ir. LFM (Leo) Marcelis |
| Contact info | Please contact Katharina Hanika or Kim Vanderwolk via the office (office.hpp@wur.nl) if you want to know more about doing a thesis, internship or research practice at HPP. |
| Begin date | 2024/05/01 |
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| Description | The Viscon Group is passionate about creating innovative, solid and smart logistic solutions for all handling processes in Food and Agro businesses. The Viscon DNA consists of asking many questions, learning every day and developing new business in new sectors and markets: constantly generating ideas in every aspect. Now we are active in Horticulture, Fresh Produce, Poultry and Food Industries. One of our main strengths now, originated in our history, is the focus on several industry sectors. We take ideas from one sector and bring them into the next. These constant crossovers bring innovation and inspiration to our people and the people we work with, everywhere we go.
ViVi is a company within the Viscon Group. We develop smart solutions and automations for the future of agriculture. We deliver fully controlled growing systems for young plants and finished products. We are active in the areas of indoor multilayer plant production, automated hydroponic and aeroponic systems, and smart tissue culture/somatic embryo production solutions. We are a smart solution provider with a green heart. We are looking for candidates in the following topics: 1. In Vitro plant propagation & plant physiology lab: - Understanding plant physiological responses for improved plant growth/cultivation in a multilayer growing systems - In vitro plant propagation of agriculturally significant crops like fruit trees, soft berries and medicinal plants - Understanding plant immune responses to endophytic/latent infections - Design and development of tissue culture production automation - Somatic embryogenesis 2. Multilayer Cultivation/City farms (Focused crops: leafy vegetables, ornamentals, fruit and vegetable seedlings) - Young plant production in a controlled environment - Finished crops in a multilayer set up - Plant nutrition and irrigation management 3. Hydroponics/Aeroponics ( Focused crops: lettuce, Asian leafy vegetables) - Improving existing systems in our test greenhouse - Improving yields, taste and nutrition of the hydroponic crops What we offer: You will be working with a group of young, dynamic and international researchers. Depending on the topic you choose, you might be working in one of our international locations or at our clients locations. We also provide free housing near the company for students doing internships at our Dutch headquarters. Students with excellent performance during the internship have the chance to receive a working contract within our team. Websites: viscongroup.eu More information: Send you application to stage@viscon.eu |
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| Requirements | Location: Gravendeel, The Netherlands
Planning: To be arranged in consultation with the supervisors |