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Sustainable bio-energy and biobased products

The use of fossil resources, like coal and petrol, results in a net increase of atmospheric CO₂, which reinforces climate change. Plants have the unique ability to capture CO₂ from the atmosphere and convert it into biomass.

Climate resilient crops

Climate change is one of the most serious threats humanity has ever faced. Developing crops more tolerant to rapidly changing and more severe environments, e.g. water shortage and elevated temperatures, will be crucial for tomorrow’s food production.

Innovative crop care

Crops are under continuous threats, which hypothecate food production. Innovative solutions that optimize crop productivity and quality with a minimal impact on the environment are needed.

Plant diversity

Nature has provided us with a wealth of plant species that have learnt to cope with harsh environments. Genetic variation as a driver for this diversity can lead us to solutions for plant production in a changing environment.

Plants and human health

Food has a great impact on our health and the prevention of disease. In a society where food is abundant, health depends on a balanced diet.

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"Exploiting Evolutionary Diversification of Primary Metabolic Enzymes"
Dr Hiroshi Maeda

Tue Feb 26 @10:00 - 11:00AM
“Plan(t)s in development @ Ghent University Global Campus”
Prof Stephen Depuydt

Thu Feb 28 @11:00 - 12:30PM
“Phosphate Metal Interactions Govern Root Development”
Prof Steffen Abel

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