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Plant Biology Professors and Supervisors in Belgium
Professors in plant biology in belgium
235 professors found
Associate Professor
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Botany
Plant Biology
Root Development
Single-cell Analysis
Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Ghent University 9052 Ghent Belgium
Belgium
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Root Development
Plant-soil Interaction
Assistant Professor
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Phytohormones
Root Development
Hasselt University
Belgium
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Plant Biology
Oxidative Stress
Photosynthesis
Professor at University of Antwerp
University of Antwerp
Belgium
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Root Development
Plant-soil Interaction
Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Ghent University Ghent 9052 Belgium
Belgium
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Root Development
Plant Reproduction
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Crop Science
Botany
Plant Biology
Plant Propagation
Plant-soil Interaction
Professor at Ghent University
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Crop Science
Botany
Plant Biology
Plant Propagation
Plant Breeding
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Plant Biology
Membrane Trafficking
Morphogenesis
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Living costs in Belgium
Estimated costs in Belgium.
MonthlyYearly | Belgium |
|---|---|
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | €92 $100/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €497 $540/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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University of Antwerp
Belgium
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Cancer Therapy
Cancer Biology
Oxidative Stress
Full Professor
Universiteit Gent
Belgium
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Oxidative Stress
Plant Biology
Redox Biology
Principal Investigator - Professor at VIB - Ghent University
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Biology
Plant Biology
Systems Biology
Specialized Metabolism
Hormone Signaling
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