Wageningen Plant Research(WR) combines knowledge and expertise in all fields of plant sciences at Wageningen University & Research. With this, it offers new perspectives for sustainable agriculture to our clients and partners from e.g. industry, governments, research institutes and universities. The experts of the Field crops business unit contribute to innovation and knowledge development in arable farming, field production of vegetables, green space, nursery stock and fruit growing, at the national and international as well as the rural and urban level. As their work on developing practical innovations is commissioned by the private and the public sectors, we ensure that our independent position and academic integrity are always at the forefront.