Regional Research Alliance: Yield Stability in Dynamic Environments

Europe’s current agroecosystems are characterized by a low biodiversity and large use of resources. To increase the biodiversity while also saving resources we need efficient crop plants with high yield stability, which are provided by plant breeders. High quality crops are the basis for healthy food and animal feed, as well as new products within the bioeconomy. Stabilising yield on a high level gains more importance due to climate change and corresponding increased weather dynamics, with extreme events (heat- and drought waves), decreasing resource reserves and invasive weeds and pathogens.