Current projects

Current projects from 2015.

Phytophthora resistance in Potato

The Dutch organic potato production is still heavily under pressure, mainly due to the major problems with Phytophthora infestans (late blight), as occurring in warm and moist weather conditions.
Thrips resistance in leek

Thrips is an annual recurring problem in organic and non-organic cultivation of leek. The damage is visible as silver-gray spots on the leaves.
Resistance to aphids in sweet pepper

Aphids can be a major problem in the cultivation of sweet peppers. They cause direct damage to the foliage, flowers and fruits.
Reducing damping-off in spinach

Spinach is an important ingredient of salads, especially the so-called 'babyleaf' salads. Spinach seedlings may die due to infections caused by pathogens such as Pythium. The death of the seedlings is called 'damping off', more specific post-emergence damping-off.