Resilient cropping systems amplify natural agroecological processes such as a plant’s defense against insects to enhance the growth and yield of crops. This is very useful because it means: less use of pesticides and fertilizers. How can CropXR develop resilient breeding methodologies that align with such cropping systems? Within CropXR, the Agro team tries to answer this question by making a crucial connection between research into resilient crops and research into the properties of more resilient agronomic systems in which crops are grown. Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/ek9vjqfx
Over ons
CropXR is a Dutch institute, dedicated to developing more resilient crops through innovative, ‘smart’ breeding. On a solid foundation of plant biology, agricultural sciences, and plant breeding, the institute adds an integrated layer of experimental research, artificial intelligence and computational modelling. The goal is to develop technology and methods to generate new crop varieties that are better adjusted to climate change and less dependent on harmful agricultural interventions. Research within CropXR is carried out at four Dutch universities: Delft University of Technology (TUD), University of Amsterdam (UvA), Utrecht University (UU), and Wageningen University and Research (WUR). CropXR will build on the strong connections between academic research and the plant reproductive materials sector, represented by its Netherlands association Plantum. The CropXR institute has started on July 1, 2023 and is supported by the Dutch National Growth Fund through the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, by the NWO long-term program PlantXR, by private partners, and 4 Dutch universities.
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www.cropxr.org
Externe link voor CropXR
- Branche
- Onderzoeksdiensten
- Bedrijfsgrootte
- 2-10 medewerkers
- Hoofdkantoor
- Utrecht
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- Partnerschap
- Opgericht
- 2023
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Primair
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Padualaan 8
Room O108 (first floor, east wing)
Utrecht, 3584 CH, NL
Medewerkers van CropXR
Updates
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Plants are champions of plasticity. This means that they can acclimate to a broad range of environmental challenges and survive. However, this plasticity often comes at the cost of trade-offs. How does a plant balance stress resilience and growth? Within CropXR, a team tries to unravel this question. Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/ecqiKzG6
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New PhD position in the CropXR project with Christoph Lofi
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In honour of International Women's Day, we are proud to revisit our 2024 article on 20 inspiring and influential women who are actively making a difference in Europe’s seed sector. 🌱 These women have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and have been a constant source of inspiration and positive influence. 🌟 #IWD2025 #WomenInAg #SeedIndustry #Leadership #Inspiration #WomenInScience #Agriculture https://hubs.li/Q039DLjd0
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🌱 Empowering Women in Ag Innovation! 🚀✨ #IWD2025 Hedwich Teunissen, Managing Director at CropXR, leads a groundbreaking initiative uniting experts to revolutionize agriculture! 🌾💡 By reducing reliance on fertilizers & pesticides, CropXR is paving the way for a more resilient future. 🌍 #WomenInAg #SustainableFarming #AgInnovation #CropXR #SeedIndustry #InternationalWomensDay https://hubs.li/Q039SrZW0
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How does a plant respond when there is not enough water? Within CropXR, the team ‘Root stress, optimizing root architecture for drought stress resilience’ examines how the plant’s roots, and its underlying architecture, adapt to a shortage of water. Curious to learn more about the work of this team? https://lnkd.in/e3GG3JKY
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We are proud of our partner Deliflor Chrysanten B.V. and their proactive use of AI in developing new chrysanthemum varieties. Curious to know how they do this? Read the NOS article below about the significant increase in AI adoption by businesses, featuring an interview with Aike Post, Breeding Manager at Deliflor.
𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝘆𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! The Dutch Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek has published the AI Monitor 2024, revealing a significant rise in AI adoption across the country. 🌐 At Deliflor, we're harnessing the power of AI on multiple fronts. Recently, NOS, the leading news provider in the Netherlands, visited Deliflor for a news feature to see how we're leveraging AI in developing new chrysanthemum varieties. Aike Post, our Breeding Manager, explained how AI is revolutionizing our breeding process, helping us create more durable and disease-resistant varieties. AI also aids in processing vast amounts of data on stem length and flower count. Read the full article (in Dutch) here: https://lnkd.in/esjnWbQi #artificialintelligence #Deliflor #innovation
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Animals or diseases can attack a plant. How does a plant recognize these stresses? And which key genes and processes are involved when the plant defends itself? Within CropXR, the team ‘Disease & Temperature – Managing plant disease in a changing climate’ tries to answer these questions. Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/exSgB9wP
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CropXR aims to improve crop resilience. To reach this goal, different teams within the organisation work on specific questions. The Demonstrator team aims to develop a ‘data catalyst’. This novel approach facilitates studying plant resilience when a plant is exposed to a combination of stresses. The team develops model that can reproduce and predict seedling responses to temperature and drought stress. Learn more about the work of Demonstrator: https://lnkd.in/eVTu-yCy
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JOB ALERT! CropXR is op zoek naar een communicatieadviseur. Klopt jouw hart voor duurzaamheid en wil je graag een bijdrage leveren aan de ontwikkeling van klimaatbestendige gewassen? Hou je van pioneren samen met collega's in een klein team? Werk je graag strategisch en uitvoerend aan communicatie? Solliciteer dan meteen via https://lnkd.in/efJNZ-PD
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