Search results for Plant breeding

Development of novel breeding technology for improved root system, drought tolerance and sustainable plant productions

In addition, the use of chemical plant growth regulators is under pressure due to their potentially harmful effects on humans and the environment.In this project we want to address these 2 topics in parallel by developing a new sustainable breeding technology that focuses on the roots, using rhizogenic bacteria.Research approachNatural strains of Rhizobium

Development of novel breeding technology for improved root system, drought tolerance and sustainable plant productions

ILVO starts breeding CHICKPEA

ILVO starts breeding CHICKPEA

Breeding: Plantain for nutritious biodiversity in pastures

Breeding: Plantain for nutritious biodiversity in pastures

In 2022, ILVO began breeding what many people know as a "weed": plantain. Part of the reason is the growing demand for biodiversity in our agricultural grasslands.

Characterization, breeding and propagation of regional hop races

Main research questionThis project concerns breeding of hop for local use. Anno 2022 there are 171 ha of hops in Flanders, with about thirty varieties being grown. As there is currently no hop breeding program in Flanders, these hop fields are planted with varieties of foreign origin.

Characterization, breeding and propagation of regional hop races

New approach to AZALEA breeding promises stronger innovation

New approach to AZALEA breeding promises stronger innovation

The specialized companies FlorAmor and Hortibreed, active in breeding and in international marketing, are now joining this network.

Pot plant sprayer

Pot plant sprayer

ILVO and the Ornamental Plant Research Centre(PCS) collaborated on this. At the end of this project, one of its accomplishments was the development of an innovative spraying technique to control Tarsonemidae mites (Acari, Tarsonemidae) in azalea cultivation. The Azalea Committee of PCS came up with this idea.

High-tech breeding opens door for development of compact ornamental shrubs

High-tech breeding opens door for development of compact ornamental shrubs

Plant health

ILVO plant health experts in the Diagnostic Centre for Plants The ILVO plant health experts working in the accredited Diagnostic Centre for Plants focus every day on the detection and identification of plant pathogenic diseases and pests. This is necessary because healthy plants are essential for our food supply.

Plantaardige productie;Tuinbouw & sierteelt;Akkerbouw;Biologische landbouw;Voedingsproductie;

Plant health