Plant Breeders Rights were granted to Vandinter Semo BV on 29th December 2020 for the Andean Lupin variety COTOPAXI. COTOPAXI is result of cooperation between Vandinter Semo, Hanze University of Applied Sciences and the H2020 BBI-JU European research project LIBBIO. Andean Lupin (Lupinus mutabilis) has …

The theoretical framework of this dissertation is based on Amartya Sen’s capability approach (Chapter 2). In the early 1980s, development economist Amartya Sen developed the capability framework as a broad normative framework for the evaluation and assessment …

IL22 is an important cytokine involved in the intestinal defense mechanisms against microbiome. By using ileum-derived organoids, we show that the expression of anti-microbial peptides (AMPs) and anti-viral peptides (AVPs) can be induced by IL22. In addition, we identified a bacterial and a viral route, …

The emergence of organic planning practices in the Netherlands introduces new, non-conventional, local actors initiating bottom-up urban developments. Dissatisfied with conventional practices and using opportunities during the 2008 financial crisis, these actors aim to create social value, thus challenging …

Educational linguistics lays at the interface of contributions from linguistics (in our case focused on L1) and education. It aims at teaching students in compulsory schooling how to engage in fruitful reflection when facing both language in use (especially in the written mode) and language as a system, …

The transition towards a sustainable and healthy food system is one of the major sustainability challenges of today, next to the energy transition and the transition from a linear to circular economy. This paper provides a timely and evidence-based contribution to better understand the complex processes …

Unmanned aircraft systems or drones are becoming increasingly more popular, as well amongst hobbyists as for scientific research. They provide new ways for artists to creatively express themselves and make certain studies in fields as wildlife ecology much easier to execute. However, the effect of drones …

Artificially intelligent agents increasingly collaborate with humans in human-agent teams. Timely proactive sharing of relevant information within the team contributes to the overall team performance. This paper presents a machine learning approach to proactive communication in AI-agents using contextual …

In het heden wordt er gevreesd voor chemical warfare agents (CWA’s). Dit zijn zeer toxische verbindingen die een gevaar kunnen vormen voor de mens. In de scriptie wordt vooral gekeken naar zenuwgassen. De zenuwgassen bestaan uit organofosfaten die het enzym acetylcholinesterase remmen in het lichaam. …

The European market represents, for Moringa Orchard created by Mr Siamak Tagari in the East of The Gambia, an exceptional opportunity to reach more consumers. In anticipation, MO is currently expanding its production with a view to selling more in France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom …