Research projects
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Understanding and preventing the impact of endocrine disruptors on the hypothalamus-pituitary axes in sensitive populations
The HYPIEND project examines the effects of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) on the stress, reproduction and thyroid endocrine systems besides implementing strategies to minimalize the exposure to EDCs in sensitive populations.
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FielDHeat
Understanding the interactive effects of temperature and humidity on plant reproduction.
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HeatYield
The project will contribute fundamental biological insight as well as materials and strategies for breeding of heat tolerant crop varieties.
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HeatGenes
Discovering general genetic determinants of plant heat tolereance.