Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences

The Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences (RIBES) aims to perform world leading research in order to understand the response of the natural environment to human impact. With this knowledge, the institute contributes to mitigating ecosystem degradation and finding solutions to restore the natural environment.

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New joint Master’s degree programme in Crop Biotechnology and Engineering in collaboration with Maastricht University

18 July 2025 News item

In September 2026 the Radboud University and Maastricht University will proudly welcome the first cohort of students in their new joint Master’s degree programme in Crop Biotechnology and Engineering.

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Researchers Unlock Parthenogenesis Gene in Hybrid Rice Breeding

10 July 2025 Research news item

In a recent study, researchers were able to use a ‘PARTHENOGENESIS’ (PpPAR) gene to trigger clonal reproduction in rice plants. This gene plays a role in the clonal reproduction of plants like dandelion and hawkweed.

What helps the climate is not automatically good for the ocean

16 June 2025 Research news item

Methods to enhance the ocean’s uptake of carbon dioxide (CO₂) are being explored to help tackle the climate crisis. However, some of these approaches could significantly exacerbate ocean deoxygenation.