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In the B-WISE project, we are using the HYDRAS research infrastructure to investigate how sugar beets can use water and nitrogen more efficiently.

The second access call to make use of the diverse set of phenotyping infrastructures of EMPHASIS-Belgium, among which our HYDRAS infrastructure, is open. Closing date: 31/5/2026

The fifth call for projects within the AgroServ project is now open. There are still opportunities to apply to work in our Hydras facility.

On Sunday October 5th 2025, ILVO took part in the VOKA Open Company Day. No fewer than 1,346 visitors passed HYDRAS along one of the ILVO walks.

EU Commissioner for Budget, Piotr Serafin, visits HYDRAS on his Tour D’Europe

Sarah Garre en Peter Lootens voor de HYDRAS

We are pleased to announce that FWO approved new funding for the further expansion of the HYDRAS research infrastructure as part of follow-on funding to the EMPHASIS-BE project.

More details on root phenotyping...

Why do scientists electrify a beet field?

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B-WISE Investigates How Sugar Beets Can Better Cope with Drought and Nitrogen

Second access call EMPHASIS-Belgium open

Fifth call for projects now open within AgroServ

Succesful Open Day

Visit of EU Commissioner Piotr Serafin and Vice-minister president Ben Weyts to the HYDRAS research infrastructure

New funding for expansion of HYDRAS research infrastructure

Scientific paper published

Visit by "University of Flanders"

Prototype of motorisation HYDRAS is a success!