Mirjam Breure

Mirjam Breure holds dual roles as Research Associate and Soil Biology Operations Manager at Wageningen University. Her work focuses on soil nutrient dynamics and agricultural sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa. She completed her PhD (2022) through the university's internal program, titled 'Models for predicting nutrient availability in soils from sub-Saharan Africa.'

Key research interests include tropical soils, maize cultivation optimization, and micronutrient management. Her work combines field trials with advanced modeling techniques like QUEFTS for spatial yield predictions and nutrient availability assessments.

Recent studies have explored boron and zinc fertilization impacts on maize crops across 19 African sites, revealing critical insights about yield responses and nutritional quality improvements. Her collaborative projects emphasize ecological zone analysis and sustainable fertilization strategies.

As Principal Investigator (PI) of the 'Micronutrients for better yields' project (2016-2022), she led a team addressing soil fertility challenges. This involved developing predictive models and evaluating mineral fertilizer efficacy in diverse African farming systems.

Her work has been widely disseminated, with 6 peer-reviewed publications and policy-referenced research impacting 23 Mendeley readers. Media engagement includes expert commentary linking agricultural practices to broader health outcomes.