Propagation phase is crucial for sustainable strawberry cultivation

Added on 13 November 2024

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Propagation phase is crucial for sustainable strawberry cultivation

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The cultivation of strawberries needs to be more sustainable. That’s why Wageningen University & Research, BU Greenhouse Horticulture started its search for a new cultivation system back in 2017, based on four pillars: hygiene, robust varieties, crop protection, and cultivation conditions.

WUR is currently investigating whether tissue culture is a good alternative to cuttings. Researcher Sanae Mouden: “An exciting study. Perhaps tissue culture can make strawberry cultivation even more sustainable.”