Wageningen UR
Sector | Education and research
South Korea: Gyeongbuk's largest subtropical crop research site opened
NL: Battling Aspergillus fumigatus in greenhouse growing regions
NL: Third trial year starts in energy efficient tomato growing project
New program launched to advance skills development in the green industry
Red Sun Farms, Heritable Agriculture, and Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti collaboration
More than 110 strawberry breeding lines in development
Fighting chili pepper wilt disease in Ethiopia
Finding reliable ways to monitor cucumber development
Dormancy management for maintaining productivity in winter crop production
Why is airflow so important in plant growth chambers?
"More CO2 in the atmosphere is making food crops more calorific, less nutritious and potentially more toxic"
Dutch universities and suppliers team up
"We aim for 25% energy savings and 35% reduction in energy costs without losing yield"
Denmark: Green Research grant to explore how plants fine-tune nitrogen fixation
Using an analysis-based model to analyze greenhouse cherry tomato behavior under heat stress
India: Assam’s Centre of Excellence for Vegetables inaugurated
US (NC): City of Wilson's Smart Agriculture Test Bed moves from launch to active trials
Strawberry cultivation more resilient with the use of organic fertilizers in propagation
UK: Kelp extracts boost barley yields in glasshouse
US (IA): Lenox schools exploring construction of greenhouse
UK: Nottingham students urge rethink on agriculture degree pause
RMIT Australia launches $25 million Hub for sustainable food production
US (MI): Michigan State University to get $3M for research
The genetic basis of strawberry aroma
ToBRFV resistance: Understanding the difference between IR and HR
Enhancing tomato disease tolerance by modulating antioxidants and secondary metabolites
India: College creates device to keep tomatoes fresh for up to two months
Ukraine launches first systematic greenhouse training program for farmers
US (MN): Alexandria Area High School awarded grant to improve greenhouse
Nigeria: Ojodu youth unveil first soilless farm harvest
NL: Researchers publish hormone-free method for plant regeneration
Investigating how tomatoes respond to different potassium concentrations
Inside the student-run agtech lab producing hundreds of pounds of greens
“I believe the space is an incubator for the CEA industry”
Examining how hollow fruits form in cucumber
Designing an automatic seedling pick-up device for strawberries
Using AI to find the environmental drivers of tomato expansion in smart greenhouses
Looking at the efficiency of essential oils in the fight against cucumber diseases
Enhancing the growth of soilless lettuce with microalgae
How a tiny zinc finger protein determines tomato fruit size
US (NY): ‘Galaxy’ of grape tomatoes shines with three new varieties
Switzerland: Fighting to control pests in tomato crops
Ukraine opens its first high-tech greenhouse using Japanese technologies
Enhancing tomato yield and pollination efficiency through non-contact sonication
Looking into the hydroponic research happening at the University of Minnesota
Looking at the effects of natural acid on the growth and yield of yellow cherry tomatoes
Examining A plant virus manipulates both its host plant and the insect that facilitates its transmission
US: Four new publications on CEA Industry released
CAN: Niagara College gets new research greenhouse
NL: WUR to host lighting in greenhouses and vertical farms course
Studies examine crop yield maximization techniques
Russia develops domestic bumblebee production in Tambov
"We want to empower growers by giving them information"
US (OK): Horticulture specialist researching soilless media and biochar for crop production
UAE: ICBA and Al Rostamani Group inaugurate new training and agricultural research facilities
Samoa tests heat-tolerant tomato and capsicum varieties
Looking at gas emissions from lettuce grown in peat
Improving tomato resistance against whitefly
Coffee grounds could boost cucumber nutrition and reduce heavy metals, study shows
Decoding the genes behind cucumber shape and color
Finding the best ways to regulate geothermal greenhouse energy in desert agriculture
UK: Crop-killing pathogen found to disable plant ‘alarm system’
Inspecting the inside of fruits to without damaging them
Irish growers dive into composting and technology at Kelly Nursery Event
Using machine learning to regulate plant seedling growth
CAN: The potential of herbs a natural fertilizer
Another season of innovation and research-based learning at Stellenbosch’s HortiDemoCentre
US (UT): New BYU research in Nature decodes oat genetics
Spain: Researchers develop a cold-resistant tomato variety
US (UT): Jordan School District approves bid for $700k greenhouse at Herriman High School
MSU study develops tool to assess E. coli risk in leafy greens
Indoor growing breakthrough: Plant a thermostat, increase crop yield
Study reveals photosystem resilience in tomato
Exploring how how multiple combinations of abiotic stress affect tomato plants
NIBIO researchers experiment with growing avocadoes in greenhouses:
“If we closed the borders tomorrow, it would be salmon, potatoes and cucumbers for us all”
New progenitor species of strawberry strengthens the genetic base for breeding in Nordic conditions
Vietnam: Developing high-tech agriculture in Ho Chi Minh City
Inside Brightlands’ Next Generation Farming initiative
Improving the yield of tomato fruits through soil aeration
US: Eating more fruits, vegetables provide better sleep at night, study finds
India: Reimagining the future of tomatoes
biomass-based nutrients instead of fertilizers
Malaysian delegation visits Japanese greenhouse company
Australia: Priming plant defense against viruses in vegetables
Enhancing pepper immune systems against viruses
Using zinc oxide nanoparticle to boost tomato seed vigour
US: New director of Purdue Center for Plant Biology announced
collaboration on LED use in tomato growth to continue
"Only by continuously measuring plant feedback can you truly optimize"
Advancing root rot resistance in chili peppers
Looking at the roles genes play in the growth and aging of tomatoes
India: Punjab Agricultural University secures funding for breeding projects
Using deep learning systems to protect lettuce from disease
US: University professor leads research on plant viruses to safeguard crop yields
The “magic plant” breakthrough: a leap toward climate-resilient agriculture
Bridging the data divide: Lessons, transitions, and learning a common language in CEA
US (FL): With startup, researchers plan to help growers feed more people, preserve environment
Finding sustenance for growers in space
US (WA): New BBCC greenhouse expands agricultural program for autumn
Using woody peat to aid in cucumber growing
Dutch breakthrough sees scientists grow tomatoes - without a plant
Increasing the use of biological pesticides in integrated pest management programs
Australia launches $27m research hub for protected cropping
"Protected cropping is the fastest-growing food-producing sector in Australia"
Ian: The efficiency of using sea water in greenhouses
US: UF/IFAS announces horticultural programs for November 2025
Getting the best growth out of greenhouse peppers
Looking into the effects of LED lights on the stress of lettuce plants
Biosolarization and biofumigation found ineffective against ToBRFV and CGMMV, study warns
Assessing how eggplant responds to salinity stress
Finding new mechanisms to aid greenhouse vegetable irrigation
Looking into the University of Thessaly’s work on Cascade Hydroponics within the EcoNutri Project
US (OH): Hongkai Yu Receives Funding for Improving crop yields in greenhouses
Philippines: NegOcc state university eyes income in greenhouse lettuce production
Researching a gene to aid cold tolerance in vegetables
Detecting strawberry maturity using UAV-mounted deep learning for precision agriculture
Delivering 35x higher nutrient density per ounce through microgreens
Quantifying tomato resistance to Ralstonia solanacearum
NL: First year of monitoring biodiversity strips next to greenhouses completed
US: Research helps robots navigate complex greenhouse environments
US: Working to improve diagnostic tools for growers
Creating a feasible approach to growing in multi-span greenhouses
US (OH): Registration now open for Greenhouse Tomato Academy
Integrating vertical and greenhouse farming: A new vision for sustainable food production
Enhancing cucumber tolerance to zinc stress through grafting
University of Wyoming launches CEA Network
Experts examine bioactive power of vegetables
How nearby beneficial plants change how whiteflies feed on tomatoes
More than good intentions needed to aid Ghanaian school growers
China: Optimizing greenhouse drip fertigation for tomatoes
Looking at the potential for a novel spectral-splitting solar greenhouse roof
Stopping the infection of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in watermelon
