Gerrit Gort

Gerrit Gort is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Mathematical and Statistical Methods within Biometris. His research spans agricultural sciences, microbiology, and ecological systems, with significant contributions to insect-based solutions, plant defense mechanisms, and statistical modeling.

Recent work includes:

• Investigating female dominance in bonobos (Communications Biology, 2025)
• Reducing GHG emissions in dairy cattle systems (J. Environmental Management, 2025)
• Seagrass recovery patterns across the North Atlantic (Global Change Biology, 2025)
• Tick control using fungal biopesticides in Kenyan cattle (Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2024)

His research integrates statistical analysis with applied biological systems, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and ecological resilience. Collaborative networks include institutions across Europe and Africa, with datasets spanning soil microbiology, parasite ecology, and animal behavior studies.