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07 Jun 11:45

Plant Science for Climate Emergency

Climate change is one of the most serious threats humanity has ever faced.

Developing crops that are more resilient to rapidly changing and harsher environments will be crucial for tomorrow’s food production. Green biotechnology offers solutions to maintain high food productivity while preserving the earth’s valuable ecosystems. In addition, plants may also play an important role in mitigating the rising levels of greenhouse gases.

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Ghent - at the heart of Europe

Ghent occupies a central position in Europe. With a number of over 50.000, Ghent has the largest population of higher education students in Flanders, the Dutch speaking part of Belgium.