Willemien Lommen

Willemien Lommen (PhD, Wageningen University & Research) is a prominent researcher in agronomy and plant science, specializing in potato production systems and seed technology. Her work at the Centre for Crop Systems Analysis focuses on optimizing crop performance through physiological age of seed tubers, in vitro plantlet development, and sustainable cultivation practices.

• Active collaborator in international research projects (Ethiopia, Benin, Greece)
• Co-promotor for multiple PhD candidates in potato-related studies
• Expert in metabolomic analysis of seed tuber aging

Research Interests:
Willemien's research spans potato agronomy, seed quality assessment, and innovative crop management. Key areas include:

• Physiological age impacts on seed tuber performance
• Hybrid true potato seed feasibility
• Stevia rebaudiana glycoside optimization
• Post-harvest storage systems for seed tubers
• Metabolomic markers of crop stress
• Agronomic-logistic integration in tropical and temperate climates

Publication Trends:
Her recent work emphasizes precision agriculture for potatoes, with 3/5 selected articles focusing on seed tuber physiology and environmental adaptation. Notable cross-disciplinary applications to Stevia cultivation in Greece highlight her expertise in translating agronomic principles across crops.

Collaborative Network:
Co-authorship with leaders like Paul C. Struik and Martin K. van Ittersum demonstrates her embeddedness in Dutch and international agricultural research communities. Active in both temperate (Netherlands) and tropical (Benin, Ethiopia) crop systems.