Lize Braat

Lize Braat is a Research Officer in Plant Breeding at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in crop protection and soil health. Her work addresses whitefly resistance in pepper crops and cover crop effects on soil microbiomes through interdisciplinary research approaches.

Research interests include:

• Crop Protection: Developing resistance against Bemisia tabaci in Capsicum species
• Soil Microbiology: Studying cover crop impacts on soil microbial communities
• Plant Breeding: Integrating entomological and microbial insights for sustainable agriculture
• Computational Tools: Creating automated phenotyping methods like Eggsplorer

Recent publications (2019-2025) show strong emphasis on whitefly resistance screening methodologies and cover crop-driven microbiome management. These studies contribute to integrated pest management and soil health restoration by linking plant traits with microbial dynamics.

Braat collaborates extensively within Wageningen University's Plant Breeding group and with external partners. While formal student advising isn't documented, her team-based research involves mentoring junior scientists in entomology and soil science projects focused on sustainable agricultural solutions.