Teaser | Superfood

Future fixes

Duur 0:05:00 — Wo 13 september 2017

Teaser | Superfood

Plants have their own mechanisms to defend themselves against diseases and pests.

Plants have their own mechanisms to defend themselves against diseases and pests. Plant pathologist Dr Ronnie de Jonge (UU) is looking for ways to boost this natural ability in order to create super crops. Do we need this technology to feed future generations?

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