General introductionRi breeding technology is capable of achieving both more compact growth and drought tolerance in certain (ornamental) crops. This is evident from experiments of the Rootsplus p...
... (semi) controlled conditions are performed to follow specific characteristics (disease resistance, drought tolerance, growth rate, etc.). Protein content and protein quality are also determined. I...
...mate-proof (re)use of marginal soils has been investigated, e.g., for moderately metal-polluted and drought-sensitive soils. Multi-disciplinary life cycle data have been brought together to optimiz...
...ch the deeper soil layers and, conversely, moisture deeper in the profile cannot rise, resulting in drought stress. Limited rooting also leads to significantly reduced crop development and yield. I...
... holds the key to adapt. By choosing well how to manage their land, farmers can take action against drought and peak rains. More than 10,000 observations across Europe show that it is especially im...
...d after fertilization. However, we note that climate change brings more frequent, longer periods of drought, as well as more unpredictable heavy rainfall. One prevents the plants from using the man...
...rm consisting of phenotyping under controlled conditions and in the field, with a research focus on drought/salinity adaptation of crops in the frame of climate change. As such, Flanders will maint...
...as and in irrigated (dry) agricultural areas around the Mediterranean Sea. More frequent floods and droughts will increase salinity in agricultural soils, resulting in a nagative impact on food sys...
General introductionRecent years have undeniably showed that periods of drought and water scarcity have a big impact on the agricultural sector. A smarter irrigation strategy and the efficient re-...
General introductionPersistent droughts from 2017 to 2021 have made it clear that Flanders is insufficiently prepared for water scarcity and droughts. The TURQUOISE project aims at a proactive app...
...hat our climate is becoming more extreme, with specifically for Flanders more and longer periods of drought and heat.
General introductionThe cultivation and use of drought-tolerant reed fescue as grass for dairy cattle as compared to the classically used ryegrass, proves to be a (very) good solution for dairy fa...
... and regionally in recent years around CD, with an emphasis on the added value in the fight against drought and on financial added value for the farmer. Specifically, the necessary expertise is als...
... years, therefore, fodder sorghum can contribute to sufficient forage production, especially on drought-prone plots. This project is funded by the 'EU blue deal' investments (VLAIO).The mixed c...
...ive is to examine the influence of the inclusion of adaptation strategies (e.g. grassland herbs and drought tolerant grass species) in dairy rations on enteric methane emissions.Research approa...
...n Flanders. It is clear that the Flemish agriculture and horticulture sectors are also sensitive to droughts during the summer, due to a decreasing precipitation quantity and a decreasing number of...
In drought periods irrigation is economically justified for some high value crops like vegetables and (early) potato.
...e/ValorizationThe analysis of existing data from the long-term field trial BOPACT revealed that drought and extreme rainfall had affected the yield and yield stability of maize and spring barle...
...ests the effect of combinations of silicate weathering and C storage via biochar on crop growth and drought resistance, carbon storage and soil properties is studied. The effect of composting on si...
...uture after the project ends. In Flanders, lavender (Lavandula spp.) is one of the most widely sold drought-tolerant garden and patio plants. Especially the Mediterranean lavender varieties with th...
Through variety improvements, agricultural crops can be made more resilient to drought
...ecause they can extract nitrogen from the air. With their deep-rooting crops, they are resistant to drought. At the same time, they promote soil quality and, during their flowering phase, local bio...
...te. The ILVO HYDRAS research setup (https://hydras.ilvo.be/nl/) is used to simulate and monitor drought, and ultimately identify the genetic factors that increase drought resistance. We also try to...