The job includes working with molecular techniques. Ed van der Meijden tel. The identification of the responsible substances and the ecology of the tritro- phic interaction allow the investment of all your energy and creativeness. Van sommige plantensoorten is bekend dat bodem micro-organismen de groeiplaats ongeschikt kunnen maken voor de overleving van kiemplanten. Bij speerdistel en akkerdistel worden kiemplaten, na zes weken, in gesteriliseerde grond drie maal zo groot als in niet gesteriliseerde grond.
Chrysanthemum breeders are interested in plants which are resistant to herbivory.
A strong correlationship has been found between thirps larval growth and the chemical components of chrysanthemum leaf juice. You can join the project and participate in the search for the active components. The project is carried out in collaboration with Dutch chrysanthemum breeders. 071-5275114 Hop, Humulus lupulus , grows in the dunes of Meijendel. The cones of cultivated hop is used to brew beer, together with yeast and barley.