In a significant advancement for agricultural research, members of the Centre, Dr. Boško Dedić and Dr. Aleksandra Radanović have embarked on a short-term scientific mission at the Research Centre Jülich, Institute of Bio- and Geosciences (IBG-2): Plant Science (Forschungszentrum Jülich), as part of the Horizon Europe project CROPINNO (Project No. 101059546). Their stay (from April 1 to April 27, 2024), focused on the phenotypic characterization of inbred sunflower lines.
During their time at the research centre, the team executed two key experiments aimed at understanding the growth responses of sunflower plants under varying water conditions, as well as plants’ ability to recover from drought conditions, providing valuable insights into their growth dynamics under stress.
Since the Research Centre Jülich uses state-of-the art phenotyping methods, Dr. Dedić and Dr. Radanović had the opportunity to contribute significantly to the understanding of sunflower genetics and their adaptability to environmental stressors, paving the way for improved agricultural practices in the future.
The findings from these experiments are expected to enhance the phenotyping processes within the Climate Crops Centre and at the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops.
To find more on the research within the Climate Crops Centre follow the link.
To find more on the research within the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences (IBG-2): Plant Science follow the link.
