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Functionality of microbial ecosystems: the case of vitamin production by lactic acid bacteria in traditional fermentations
Ecosystems are comprised of combinations of interacting species that in combination define the functionality of the system. The different players in the system have a different contribution towards the overall functionality and in ...
Supervisor: Sijmen Schoustra
Department: Genetics, Laboratory of

Experimental evolution of bacterial communities
Experimental evolution aims to increase understanding of evolution and adaptions that lead to the world we live in at the moment. Bacteria are interesting model organisms as they have quick reproduction times and can be stored in ...
Supervisor: Sijmen Schoustra
Department: Genetics, Laboratory of

Determining the distribution of cryptic ant species in the Tapinoma nigerrimum (“Mediterraan draaigatje”) complex in The Netherlands
Introduction The Tapinoma nigerrimum complex is a group of four cryptic ant species, of which currently three are found to be invasive in the Netherlands. Originating in southern Europe, their invasion is thought to be fueled by ...
Supervisor: Bart Pannebakker (GEN) en Jitte Groothuis (KAD)
Department: Genetics, Laboratory of

To fly or not to fly: finding flightless females in parasitic wasps
Nasonia vitripennis are parasitoids that lay their eggs in fly pupae. After emergence and mating, females take off to find new host fly pupae to produce their offspring, making flight important for their fitness. Recently, we ...
Supervisor: Bart Pannebakker
Department: Genetics, Laboratory of

Photosynthesis Breeding: The functional analysis of photosynthesis traits and genes to improve plant performance.
In recent years, the genetic yield potential of many key crops, such as soy, maize, rice and wheat, has stagnated. Photosynthesis is the last trait not improved by plant breeding and as such holds great potential still to improve ...
Supervisor: Roel van Bezouw
Joost Keurentjes
Mark Aarts
Department: Genetics, Laboratory of

Filedwork in Spain: Do bacteria cause problems for biocontrol of aphids in Almeria, Spain?
Aphids are problematic pests in many greenhouse crop systems. To control aphids in a biologically sustainable way, natural predators and parasitoids can be deployed. The use of biological aphid control however is not always succes ...
Supervisor: Bart Pannebakker, Sarra Bouagga (Koppert Spain)
Department: Genetics, Laboratory of

Searching for the hallmarks of complementary sex determination in the genomes of parasitoid wasps - Can be done remotely/online!
When it comes to insects, developing into a male or female is rarely straightforward. In the insect order Hymenoptera, the overarching principle is that unfertilized eggs develop into haploid males, and fertilized eggs develop int ...
Supervisor: Dr. Kim Ferguson - Laboratory of Genetics - kim.ferguson@wur.nl
Dr. Bart Pannebakker – Laboratory of Genetics – bart.pannebakker@wur.nl
Dr. Eveline Verhulst – Laboratory of Entomology – eveline.verhulst@wur.nl
Department: Genetics, Laboratory of

Working with Hirschfeldia incana and relatives
Recently Hirschfeldia incana was proposed as a model species for the exploration of high maximum CO2 assimilation rates (Garassino, 2022). Hirschfeldia incana exhibits exceptional C3 photosynthetic characteristics with a maximum p ...
Supervisor: Sofia A. Bengoa Luoni
Department: Genetics, Laboratory of

Thesis, internship and research projects at the Laboratory of Genetics
At the Laboratory of Genetics, we offer a wide variety of thesis (BSc and MSc) and research practice topics for anyone with an interest in genetics and/or evolution. Topics range from laboratory work to modelling work to field ...
Supervisor: PhD students, Postdocs and staff @Genetics.
Department: Genetics, Laboratory of

Data science and statistical genetical modelling of photosynthetic responses through time to improve yield
Background Photosynthesis has been identified as the last untapped resource to improve crop yield (Zhu et al., 2010). Improving photosynthesis has so far primarily been achieved via genetic modification routes. Nevertheless, it h ...
Supervisor: Fred van Eeuwijk, Mark Aarts and Tom Theeuwen
Department: Genetics, Laboratory of

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