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BSc-MSc Thesis and Internship Projects, Wageningen University

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Breeding miscanthus for bio-based applications
Miscanthus is an attractive crop to supply biomass that can be used for different applications in a bio-based economy, including production of energy, biofuels, bioconstruction materials, and biochemicals. At Wageningen University ...
Supervisor: Dr. Francesco Pancaldi, Prof. Dr. Luisa Trindade
Department: Plant Breeding, Laboratory of

Study the genetic background of lignification in tomato stems
Lignin is an important secondary metabolite that is involved in plant development and growth. It is concentrated in the secondary cell wall and bestowed plants with physical strength and resistance to unfavorable environments. In ...
Supervisor: Wenyan Zhang, Prof. Dr. Luisa Trindade
Department: Plant Breeding, Laboratory of

Breeding improved industrial hemp varieties to valorise hemp fibres for biobased materials
Hemp (Cannabis sativa) is a promising crop for the production of fibres which are increasingly desired by industry e.g. for plant-based building materials, composite materials and textiles. The leaves and seeds, currently side str ...
Supervisor: Dr. Elma Salentijn and Prof.Dr. Luisa Trindade
Department: Plant Breeding, Laboratory of

Investigate the diversity of woodiness patterns in tomato stems
As an important horticultural crop, tomato has been subjected to intense study on its commercial traits. However, its potential as a valuable resource for biobased material is not fully explored. In this project, we will focus o ...
Supervisor: Wenyan Zhang, Prof. Dr. Luisa Trindade
Department: Plant Breeding, Laboratory of

Studying the genomic basis of breeding traits in industrial crops
The development of a bio-based economy requires the availability of crops and varieties that can supply biomass and bio-molecules in sufficient amounts and quality for economically-viable bio-based value chains. Non-food crops tha ...
Supervisor: Dr. Francesco Pancaldi, Prof. Dr. Luisa Trindade
Department: Plant Breeding, Laboratory of

Breeding for Intercropping: Estimating direct and indirect genetic effects of maize and faba bean cultivars
"Current cultivars are optimized for monocultures, raising uncertainty about their suitability for intercropping systems. We are conducting research to explore the possibilities of developing new cultivars specifically tailored to ...
Supervisor: Jan Peter van der Hoeve; Max Wellens

Department: Plant Breeding, Laboratory of

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