Wageningen University & Research is the “knowledge heart” of the Dutch Greenhouse Horticulture, which is the most advanced and productive in the world. Scientists of Wageningen University & Research will share their unique knowledge with international students and researchers during this “Summer School”.
Date: Mon 23 August 2021 until Fri 3 September 2021
Duration: 10 days
Location: Online
Registration deadline: 1 July 2021.
Register directly or download the flyer.
Why join this summer school?
After successfully attending the Summer School, you will know the most relevant processes in protected cultivation ranging from plant physiology to economics. Besides, you will understand how technology affects climate management, crop production and resource use efficiency. You will also be able to apply this knowledge to quantitatively address decisions about climate management, crop cultivation and nutrition.
For whom is this summer school?
This excellent and intensive Summer School is meant for PhD students, post-docs, junior scientists and professionals working in the field from all over the world. Particular attention has been given to develop a program that relates to and is interesting for protected cultivation with less technology than is usual in the Netherlands. So, basics will be learned to apply directly in your own country/situation.
Program and topics
The online Summer School offers you an attractive mix of live online Q&A sessions, pre-recorded Weblectures from international renowned experts, and supporting study materials. In the live sessions you can interact directly with the experts and fellow participants to explore how to apply new insights in your daily practice.
This course gives you an in-depth view on the following topics:
- Introduction to protected horticulture
- Passive greenhouse (light and functions of the cover)
- Potential crop yield
- Basic principles of crop physiology
- Water quality, growing systems and nutrient solutions
- Crop management
- Climate management
- Plant nutrition and its management
- Crop protection and integrated pest management
- Overview of protected horticulture and wrap-up
International experts from Wageningen University & Research are engaged in this program. The live Q&A sessions give you the opportunity to interact with the experts and between participants.
The online program structure is in progress and will soon be published on our website.
Summer school leaders
The course leaders are Dr. C. (Cecilia) Stanghellini and Ing. E. A. (Erik) van Os, both Wageningen Plant Research as well as Prof. dr. ir. L. F. M. (Leo) Marcelis and Dr. ir. E. (Ep) Heuvelink, both Wageningen University, Department of Plant Sciences.
More information & registration
You can register for the online Summer School Greenhouse Horticulture or download the flyer. Questions? Contact program manager Liesbeth Vallinga.
For more information:
Wageningen University & Research
www.wur.nl