On January 17, 2025, Hens Runhaar delivered his inaugural lecture at Utrecht University, officially beginning his tenure as Professor of Sustainable Food System Governance.
A new AI tool can now predict how well seed potatoes will grow into healthy potato plants. "This marks the beginning of a new era in farming, where microbiology and AI come together to enhance agriculture."
21 research consortia get the chance to make a breakthrough thanks to funding from the Open Competition ENW-XL. Utrecht scientists are involved in 11 of the research consortia.
Saskia van Wees investigates the intricacies of plant resistance and the role plant hormones play in these processes. Today, she delivers her inaugural lecture.
