Center for Plant Systems Biology
PSB in a nutshell
Science Director: Yves Van de Peer
In the next decades, the world market for plant-derived products is expected to grow exponentially. Not only do we rely on plants to feed the growing world population, but plants will also play a pivotal role in providing a significant portion of our energy needs, and in fulfilling our demand for renewable industrial resources. It is expected that (bio)technological advances will further boost crop productivity and quality and make it possible to develop agricultural practices in better harmony with the natural environment. We framed our research to address important challenges and opportunities for plant research.
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB Group leader / Expert
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB Group leader / Expert
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB Group leader / Expert
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB Group leader / Expert
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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Scientific Director
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB Group leader / Expert
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB Group leader / Expert
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
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VIB Group leader / Expert
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VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
Impact on society
Soy in Flanders
Catching nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Rhizobia) to introduce high protein-containing soybean for a sustainable agriculture in Flanders in the Soy project.
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Agribiotech cluster in Ghent
Plant science is one of the cornerstones of VIB research. In VIB's Center for Plant Systems Biology at Ghent University, scientists study the cellular mechanisms that orchestrate plant growth and responses to the environment. Together with research partners from Flanders and beyond, these innovative insights are developed into agricultural applications and technologies that benefit society.
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