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Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands

Combining classical breeding with novel molecular techniques, image analysis and data science to overcome biotic and abiotic stresses. Resulting in more resilient and efficient crops.

Enkhuizen - The Netherlands

Combining classical breeding with novel molecular techniques and data science to overcome biotic stresses.

Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands

The aim of this internship was to understand both the development and inheritance of a complex trait within a leafy crop. After an extensive literature study I conducted different experiments to elucidate the genetics and cues behind the trait.

Wageningen, The Netherlands

This project focused in searching alternative ways to combat the most devastating bacteria in tomato, the Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganesis (Cmm). The main goals of my thesis were, to study promising “Susceptibility” genes that could result in Cmm resistance, to determine if grafting can induce the resistance, to study the seed transmission in.

Montpellier Area, France

Assistance in PIXIES project, dealing with rice-pathogen interactions in developing countries. The main focus was on molecular aspects, specifically xisRNAs from Xanthomonas oryzae. The goal was to understand and try to combat rice diseases, such as bacterial leaf streak.

Wageningen, The Netherlands

Fulfillment of my final degree project. I worked with the Biobased Economy Group on the OPTIMISC project that aims to improve Miscanthus sp. as feedstock for biofuel production.

Plant Biotechnology, Pland Breeding And Phytopathology

Biotechnology, Molecular Biotechnology