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Identification of multi-stress response mechanisms in Arabidopsis thaliana HapMap population using a genome-wide association study approach (BSc. Only).
Plant encounter a myriad of stress conditions in the wild, both biotic as well as abiotic conditions. These stress conditions affect germination, growth (e.g. shoot growth, root growth, etc.) and the response to other stress condi ...
Supervisor: Dr. Iris Kappers
Department: Plant Physiology, Laboratory of

Development of a seed vigour test for organic seeds
In organic farming, devoid of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, the microbiome plays a central role in promoting nutrient cycling and soil fertility. Beneficial bacteria and fungi can promote nutrient absorption and strengthen ...
Supervisor: Jan Kodee
Department: Plant Physiology, Laboratory of

The role of Pumilio proteins during seed germination
PUMILIO RNA binding proteins regulate translation of proteins during plant development. In plants, but also in mammals, yeast, and worms, they are involved in embryonic development and stem cell maintenance. In seeds, we showed th ...
Supervisor: Annika Liefferink
Department: Plant Physiology, Laboratory of

Seed longevity in lettuce
Background: Seed storage is essential for the conservation of biodiversity in ecological settings (soil seed bank) as well as in storage facilities for crop production. The latter is extremely relevant for the Dutch plant breeding ...
Supervisor: Leo Willems and Dr Leonie Bentsink
Department: Plant Physiology, Laboratory of

UV regulation of photomorphogenesis and specialized metabolism in medicinal cananbis
The project aims to understand the effect of UV radiation in the regulation of the photomorphogenesis and specialized metabolism in medicinal cannabis. On the specialized metabolism we aim to understand whether there is an induc ...
Supervisor: Willy Contreras-Avilés and Iris Kappers
Department: Plant Physiology, Laboratory of

Investigating salt-induced pathways controlling root branching
Salt stress poses a serious threat to plant growth and survival. Salt can induce redistribution of the root system to result in changes in lateral root development. In our previous work we found a mutant showed a salt-induced late ...
Supervisor: Yiyun Li, Dr. Joram Dongus
Department: Plant Physiology, Laboratory of

The role of biostimulants in resilience to salinity in tomato
Aim: The function of different biostimulants into salt stress resilience in tomato. For plants to be resilient to abiotic stresses like salt stress an drought, the root system is of vital importance. Roots are the primary organs ...
Supervisor: Rumyana Karlova
Department: Plant Physiology, Laboratory of

Transcriptional regulation of resilience to salinity in tomato
Aim: Functional characterization of transcription factors that regulate plant resilience to salt stress using CRISPR/CAS9 in tomato. For plants to be resilient to abiotic stresses like salt stress an drought, the root system is ...
Supervisor: Rumyana Karlova
Department: Plant Physiology, Laboratory of

RNA binding proteins and their role in the germination of crop seeds at Bejo zaden
Description* (Background info, aim of the project, optionally some further reading) At WUR, we are studying the role of RNA binding proteins in the germination of seeds. We think that the translation of mRNA to proteins plays a c ...
Supervisor: Annika Liefferink, Frank Lanfermeijer
Department: Plant Physiology, Laboratory of

Interaction between heat and drought stress in Arabidopsis seedlings
Changing climate is predicted to amplify both the frequency and intensity of abiotic stress combinations, and poses a significant menace to plants, agricultural yield, and food supply. Confronted with simultaneous stressors, plan ...
Supervisor: Dr. Francesca Giaume
Department: Plant Physiology, Laboratory of

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