Professor Ernst van den Ende has an extensive international background in agricultural science, particularly in management of urban green areas, plant diseases, plant pathogenic fungi and plant and crop protection. He has responsibility of the Plant Sciences Group at Wageningen, which conducts plant-related research and teaching programmes from the molecular through to the population level. Prof van den Ende has particular experience in the Wageningen University/PRI structure which provides a relevant model for University/Research Institute collaboration and interaction. This is seen in the cluster of the Plant Sciences Group (PSG) which embodies applied research (Applied Plant Research), strategic research (Plant Research International,) fundamental research and education of (Wageningen University) Professor van den Ende brings to the panel particular understanding of research collaboration and development of interacting research structures. He also provides an important link with European organisations of interest to Plant & Food Research and international perspective of sustainable plant production.

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