Wageningen University & Research is the “knowledge heart” of the Dutch Greenhouse Horticulture, which is the most advanced and productive in the world. Scientists of Wageningen University & Research will share their unique knowledge with international students and researchers during this “Summer School”.
Registration deadline: 1 July 2021
Register directly or download the flyer and program.
For who is this summer school
This excellent and intensive Summer School is meant for PhD students, post-docs, junior scientists, and professionals working in the field from all over the world. Particular attention has been given to develop a program that relates to and is interesting for protected cultivation with less technology than is usual in the Netherlands. So, basics will be learned to apply directly in your own country/situation.
Program and topics
The online Summer School offers you an attractive mix of live online Q&A sessions, pre-recorded Web lectures from internationally renowned experts, and supporting study materials. In the live sessions, you can interact directly with the experts and fellow participants to explore how to apply new insights in your daily practice. This course gives you an in-depth view on the following topics:
- Introduction to protected horticulture
- Passive greenhouse (light and functions of the cover)
- Potential crop yield
- Basic principles of crop physiology
- Water quality, growing systems, and nutrient solutions
- Crop management
- Climate management
- Plant nutrition and its management
- Crop protection and integrated pest management
- Overview of protected horticulture and wrap-up
Leading international experts from Wageningen University & Research are engaged in this program. The live Q&A sessions give you the opportunity to interact with the experts and between participants.
The online program structure is in progress and will soon be published on the website.
Summer school leaders
The course leaders are Dr. C. (Cecilia) Stanghellini and Ing. E. A. (Erik) van Os, both Wageningen Plant Research as well as Prof. dr. ir. L. F. M. (Leo) Marcelis and Dr. ir. E. (Ep) Heuvelink, both Wageningen University, Department of Plant Sciences.
For more information:
Wageningen University & Research
www.wur.nl
