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What is new in PGCI?

Big congratulations to Lucas Philips and Jarne Sels of PGCI, for obtaining Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) grants for their PhD projects!

In the next 4 years, Jarne will aim to uncover new insights into the molecular regulation of the progression of meiosis, that ensures genetic diversity and proper plant reproduction. Understanding meiosis at a deeper level could provide key information not just for plant biology, but for broader applications in genetics and agriculture.

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As one of Europe's leading pear producers, Flanders faces many ongoing challenges in pear cultivation. By understanding the underlying mechanisms of meiotic recombination, Lucas will aim to develop tools for improving pear varieties and addressing these local and global challenges.

Congratulations to members of the PGCI lab for their successful participation in Plant Meiosis Meeting in Poznan, Poland

Additional congratulations to Lucas Philips for winning the prize for the best poster!

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Congratulations to Hanne Claessen of PGCI, as well as Michaela Jung, for their well-earned Professor Albert Soenen Prize!

The Professor Albert Soenen Prize is an award that is given every three years by the Foundation Professor Albert Soenen to a PhD thesis that delivers a significant contribution to the advancement of fruit culture.

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New Publications

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Our mission statement

One of the main scientific challenges in the coming years will be to guarantee a stable food supply in the face of climate change, environmental degradation and an increasing world population. Key to meeting these challenges is the development of new, stress resistant crop varieties for sustainable growth and production.

Therefore, our mission at PGCI is to conduct excellent research in plant sciences biology for the improvement of fruit production and quality, to protect the environment, and to benefit consumer health.

PGCI works primarily with apple, banana and model plant Arabidopsis, applying cutting edge knowledge and technologies to gain understanding into the control of biological processes necessary for modern and efficient fruit breeding and selection programs. We also provide training in the biosciences, actively follow opportunities for knowledge transfer and innovation to industry and aim to engage the public and other interested stakeholders in dialogue on issues of scientific interest.

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University of Leuven

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