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Researcher

Marie-Christine Van Labeke

Awards & Distinctions

180 Results

2025

Effect of a soil water balance controlled irrigation on the cultivation of Acer pseudoplatanus forest tree liners under non-limiting and limiting soil water conditions

Paulien De ClercqAster De VroePieter JanssensKathy SteppeDominique Van HaeckeBruno GobinMarie-Christine Van LabekeEmmy Dhooghe

A1 Journal Article in HORTICULTURAE

Far-red increases tipburn development at different PPFDs and planting densities in an indoor vertical farm

Ellen Van de VeldeLauriane Van WilderCédric SchindfesselPieter VermeirDanny GeelenKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van LabekeEmmy Dhooghe

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

2024

An applied framework to unlocking multi-angular UAV reflectance data : a case study for classification of plant parameters in maize (Zea mays)

René HeimNathan OkoleKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van LabekeIna GeedickeWouter Maes

A1 Journal Article in PRECISION AGRICULTURE

Detection of Botrytis cinerea on strawberry leaves upon mycelial infection through imaging technique

Lijuan MengKris AudenaertMarie-Christine Van LabekeMonica Höfte

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

Increased tolerance of Rhododendron to soil lime : insights from geographic distribution analysis, in-vitro experiments and greenhouse studies

Shusheng WangEmmy DhoogheLeen LeusMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Light and substrate composition control root exudation rates at the initial stages of soilless lettuce cultivation

Brechtje de HaasEva OburgerMarie-Christine Van LabekeEmmy DhoogheDanny Geelen

2023

Effect of seaweed-based biostimulants on growth and development of Hydrangea paniculata under continuous or periodic drought stress

Paulien De ClercqEls PauwelsSeppe TopKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in HORTICULTURAE

Factors influencing respiration of ornamentals : an Equilibrium Modified Atmosphere Packages (EMAP) approach to enhance post-storage quality

Lieven Van de VondelFrank DevliegherePeter RagaertMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Greenhouse screening for pH stress in Rhododendron genotypes

Shusheng WangMarie-Christine Van LabekeEmmy DhoogheJohan Van HuylenbroeckLeen Leus

A1 Journal Article in HORTICULTURAE

Leaf morphology, optical characteristics and phytochemical traits of butterhead lettuce affected by increasing the far-red photon flux

Ellen Van de VeldeKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE

Plant sensors untangle the water-use and growth effects of selected seaweed-derived biostimulants on drought-stressed tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum)

Seppe TopBertrand VandoorneEls PauwelsMaaike PerneelMarie-Christine Van LabekeKathy Steppe

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION

Varying the time of red light exposure influences leaf resistance to different Botrytis cinerea isolates in strawberry

Lijuan MengMonica HöfteMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PLANT DISEASES AND PROTECTION

2022

Effect of LED on growth and quality of sweet and purple basil, parsley and coriander

Paulien De ClercqMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Germination kinetics and chlorophyll fluorescence imaging allow for early detection of alkalinity stress in Rhododendron species

Shusheng WangLeen LeusPeter LootensJohan Van HuylenbroeckMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in HORTICULTURAE

High light intensity from blue-red LEDs enhance photosynthetic performance, plant growth, and optical properties of red lettuce in controlled environment

Giuseppe Carlo ModarelliRoberta ParadisoCarmen ArenaStefania De PascaleMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in HORTICULTURAE

Salt stress induced changes in photosynthesis and metabolic profiles of one tolerant (‘Bonica’) and one sensitive (‘Black Beauty’) eggplant cultivars (Solanum melongena l.)

Sami HannachiKathy SteppeMabrouka EloudiLassaad MechiInsaf BahriniMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PLANTS-BASEL

Temperature is an important driver for cold acclimation in garden roses

Lin OuyangLeen LeusEllen De KeyserMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

2021

Beneficial microbes for improving circularity and yield in hydroponic crop cultivation

Brechtje de HaasThijs Van GerreweyMaaike PerneelMarie-Christine Van LabekeDanny Geelen

Dehydrins and soluble sugars involved in cold acclimation of Rosa wichurana and rose cultivar ‘Yesterday’

Lin OuyangLeen LeusEllen De KeyserMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in HORTICULTURAE

Obtaining salt stress-tolerant eggplant somaclonal variants from in vitro selection

Sami HannachiStefaan WerbrouckInsaf BahriniAbdelmuhsin AbdelgadirHira Affan SiddiquiMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PLANTS-BASEL

Overcoming pre-fertilization barriers in intertribal crosses between Anemone coronaria L. and Ranunculus asiaticus L.

Emmy DhoogheDirk ReheulMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in HORTICULTURAE

Oxygen consumption by Phalaenopsis plantlets and Chrysanthemum cuttings as a function of temperature and time : model structure validation

Lieven Van de VondelAnnelies ChristiaensAn VermeulenMarie-Christine Van LabekeFrank DevliegherePeter Ragaert

A1 Journal Article in AGRONOMY-BASEL

Screening and evaluation of Rhododendron progenies for alkaline pH tolerance

Shusheng WangY ZhengLeen LeusMarie-Christine Van LabekeJohan Van Huylenbroeck

2020

Combined use of plant sensors and mechanistic modelling to detect drought stress events in Ficus benjamina

Hans Van de PutKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Ecophysiological and biochemical aspects of olive tree (Olea europaea L.) in response to salt stress and gibberellic acid-induced alleviation

Ines MoulaOlfa BoussadiaGeorgios KoubourisMortadha Ben HassineWafa BoussettaMarie-Christine Van LabekeMohamed Braham

A1 Journal Article in SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY

Effects of light quality on strawberry, Botrytis cinerea and their interaction

Lijuan MengMarie-Christine Van LabekeMonica Höfte

Evaluation of pollen storage strategies in Cucurbita pepo L.

Simon CraeyePeter BleyaertNico De StormeMarie-Christine Van Labeke

In vitro shoot growth and adventitious rooting of Wikstroemia gemmata depends on light quality

Inge VerstraetenHannes BuyleStefaan WerbrouckMarie-Christine Van LabekeDanny Geelen

A1 Journal Article in ISRAEL JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCES

In-depth observation on the microbial and fungal community structure of four contrasting tomato cultivation systems in soil based and soilless culture systems

Oliver GrunertEmma Hernandez-SanabriaSaskia BuysensStefaan De NeveMarie-Christine Van LabekeDirk ReheulNico Boon

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE

Introgression of rol genes from rhizogenic Agrobacterium strains into Escallonia spp.

Hanne DenaeghelSiel DesmetEllen De KeyserEmmy DhoogheTom EeckhautJohan Van HuylenbroeckMarie-Christine Van LabekeKatrijn Van Laere

A1 Journal Article in PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE

Microbe-plant growing media interactions modulate the effectiveness of bacterial amendments on lettuce performance inside a plant factory with artificial lighting

Thijs Van GerreweyMaarten VandecruysNele AmelootMaaike PerneelMarie-Christine Van LabekeNico BoonDanny Geelen

A1 Journal Article in AGRONOMY-BASEL

Nitrogen fertilization in ornamental plant production based on in-season demands through proximal sensing and soil modelling

Jolien BrackeMarie-Christine Van LabekeHilde Vandendriessche

Phenotypic variation of Botrytis cinerea isolates is influenced by spectral light quality

Lijuan MengHanna MestdaghMaarten AmeyeKris AudenaertMonica HöfteMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE

Proceedings of the VI International Symposium on Cucurbits

Red light is effective in reducing nitrate concentration in rocket by increasing nitrate reductase activity, and contributes to increased total glucosinolates content

Angelo SignoreLuke BellPietro SantamariaCarol WagstaffMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE

Relation between soil physico-chemical properties and the distribution of Rhododendron species in China

Shusheng WangLeen LeusMarie-Christine Van LabekeJohan Van Huylenbroeck

Spectral quality of monochromatic LED affects photosynthetic acclimation to high‐intensity sunlight of Chrysanthemum and Spathiphyllum

Liang ZhengKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM

The jasmonic acid pathway, rather than abscisic acid, may partly explain contrasting stomatal responses in two strawberry cultivars under osmotic stress

Britt MerlaenEllen De KeyserMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

Timing of light quality affects susceptibility to Botrytis cinerea in strawberry leaves

Lijuan MengMarie-Christine Van LabekeMonica Höfte

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY

2019

Adventitious rooting of Chrysanthemum is stimulated by a low red:far-red ratio

Annelies ChristiaensBruno GobinJohan Van HuylenbroeckMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

Application of proximal optical sensors to fine-tune nitrogen fertilization : opportunities for woody ornamentals

Jolien BrackeAnnemie ElsenSandy AdriaenssensLore SchoetersHilde VandendriesscheMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in AGRONOMY-BASEL

Coordinated changes in photosynthetic machinery performance and water relations of the xerophytic shrub Ziziphus lotus (L.) Lam. (Rhamnaceae) following soil drying

Mouna MaraghniMohammed GoraiKathy SteppeMohammed NeffatiMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PHOTOSYNTHETICA

LED light quality intensifies leaf pigmentation in ornamental pot plants

Ellen De KeyserEmmy DhoogheAnnelies ChristiaensMarie-Christine Van LabekeJohan Van Huylenbroeck

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

Leaf age and light quality influence the basal resistance against Botrytis cinerea in strawberry leaves

Lijuan MengMonica HöfteMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY

Light quality affects light harvesting and carbon sequestration during the diel cycle of crassulacean acid metabolism in Phalaenopsis

Liang ZhengJohan CeustersMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PHOTOSYNTHESIS RESEARCH

Physiological and molecular characterization of cold hardiness in garden roses

Lin OuyangMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Physiological responses and aquaporin expression upon drought and osmotic stress in a conservative vs prodigal Fragaria x ananassa cultivar

Britt MerlaenEllen De KeyserLei DingOlivier LerouxFrançois ChaumontMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

Physiological, hormonal and aquaporin responses to water deficit in Fragaria x ananassa

Britt MerlaenMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Seasonal changes in cold hardiness and carbohydrate metabolism in four garden rose cultivars

Lin OuyangLeen LeusEllen De KeyserMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

Three-year screening for cold hardiness of garden roses

Lin OuyangLeen LeusMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

Tomato plants rather than fertilizers drive microbial community structure in horticultural growing media

Oliver GrunertAna Robles AguilarEmma Hernandez SanabriaSilvia D SchreyDirk ReheulMarie-Christine Van LabekeSiegfried VlaeminckTom VandekerckhoveMohamed MysaraPieter Monsieurs et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Utility of proximal plant sensors to support nitrogen fertilization in Chrysanthemum

Jolien BrackeAnnemie ElsenSandy AdriaenssensHilde VandendriesscheMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

2018

Advanced breeding techniques to induce variation in woody ornamentals

Hanne DenaeghelMarie-Christine Van LabekeKatrijn Van Laere

Effects of different irradiation levels of light quality on Chrysanthemum

Liang ZhengMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

Factors affecting grazing preference by sheep in a breeding population of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.)

Mathias CougnonReihaneh ShahidiJ SchoelynckI Van Der BeetenC Van WaesPieter De FrenneMarie-Christine Van LabekeDirk Reheul

A1 Journal Article in GRASS AND FORAGE SCIENCE

Emmy DhoogheJulia SparkePeter OeningsThierry Van PaemelMarie-Christine Van LabekeTraud Winkelmann

Bookchapter in Ornamental crops

Identification and substrate prediction of new Fragaria x ananassa aquaporins and expression in different tissues and during strawberry fruit development

Britt MerlaenEllen De KeyserMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in HORTICULTURE RESEARCH

Pollen characteristics and stigma receptivity for Anemone coronaria L.

Emmy DhoogheDirk ReheulThea VersluysMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in EUPHYTICA

Prediction of lime tolerance in Rhododendron based on herbarium specimen and geochemical data

Shusheng WangLeen LeusMarie-Christine Van LabekeJohan Van Huylenbroeck

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE

Margherita BerutoMario RabaglioSerena ViglioneMarie-Christine Van LabekeEmmy Dhooghe

Bookchapter in Ornamental crops

Salt stress affects germination, seedling growth and physiological responses differentially in eggplant cultivars (Solanum melongena L.)

Sami HannachiMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

The variable effect of polyploidization on the phenotype in Escallonia

Hanne DenaeghelKatrijn Van LaereLeen LeusPeter LootensJohan Van HuylenbroeckMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE

2017

Chrysanthemum morphology, photosynthetic efficiency and antioxidant capacity are differentially modified by light quality

Liang ZhengMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

Impact of an urban environment on trace element concentrations in domestically produced lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

Karel FolensMarie-Christine Van LabekeGijs Du Laing

A1 Journal Article in WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION

Interspecific hybridization in Sarcococca supported by analysis of ploidy level, genome size and genetic relationships

Hanne DenaeghelKatrijn Van LaereLeen LeusJohan Van HuylenbroeckMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in EUPHYTICA

Light quality effects on anatomy and physiology of ornamentals differing in their photosynthetic pathways

Liang ZhengMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Long-term effects of red- and blue-light emitting diodes on leaf anatomy and photosynthetic efficiency of three ornamental pot plants

Liang ZhengMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE

Microbially managed organic growing media for greenhouse horticulture

Oliver GrunertNico BoonDirk ReheulMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Morpho-physiological responses to dehydration stress of perennial ryegrass and tall fescue genotypes

Reihaneh ShahidiJunko YoshidaMathias CougnonDirk ReheulMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY

Stay-green characterization in Belgian forage maize

J SwanckaertJ PannecoucqueJ Van WaesKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van LabekeDirk Reheul

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

2016

Growing media constituents determine the microbial nitrogen conversions in organic growing media for horticulture

Oliver GrunertDirk ReheulMarie-Christine Van LabekeMaaike PerneelEmma Hernandez SanabriaSiegfried VlaeminckNico Boon

A1 Journal Article in MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Light quality and adventitious rooting : a mini-review

Annelies ChristiaensBruno GobinMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Mineral and organic growing media have distinct community structure, stability and functionality in soilless culture systems

Oliver GrunertEmma Hernandez SanabriaRamiro Vilchez VargasRuy JaureguiDietmar H PieperMaaike PerneelMarie-Christine Van LabekeDirk ReheulNico Boon

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Morphological, ecophysiological and biochemical responses to salt stress in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

Sami HannachiMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Parameters influencing preference by sheep in soft leaved tall fescue genotypes

Reihaneh ShahidiMathias CougnonEric StruyfMarie-Christine Van LabekeDirk Reheul

Pesticide knowledge and practice among horticultural workers in the Lâm Đồng region, Vietnam: a case study of chrysanthemum and strawberries

Michael HoubrakenIngvar BauweraertsDavina FeveryMarie-Christine Van LabekePieter Spanoghe

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Suboptimal light conditions influence source-sink metabolism during flowering

Annelies ChristiaensEllen De KeyserEls PauwelsJan De RiekBenny GobinMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE

Variation in biochemical characteristics, water status, stomata features, leaf carbon isotope composition and its relationship to water use efficiency in pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) cultivars under drought stress condition

Ali EsmaeilpourMarie-Christine Van LabekeRoeland SamsonPascal BoeckxPatrick Van Damme

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

2015

Challenges faced by commercial kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta Planch.) production

Filip DebersaquesOmer MekersJonas DecorteMarie-Christine Van LabekeK Schoedl-HummelPiotr Latocha

Cold acclimation patterns of Actinidia arguta cultivars in a temperate climate zone

Marie-Christine Van LabekeJelle SoleméFilip Debersaques

Cold storage to overcome dormancy affects the carbohydrate status and photosynthetic capacity of Rhododendron simsii

Annelies ChristiaensEllen De KeyserPeter LootensIsabel Roldán-RuizJan De RiekBruno GobinMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PLANT BIOLOGY

Cold treatment breaks dormancy but jeopardizes flower quality in Camellia japonica L.

Andrea BerrutiAnnelies ChristiaensEllen De KeyserMarie-Christine Van LabekeValentina Scariot

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE

Comparison of biomass production-based drought tolerance indices of pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) seedlings in drought stress conditions

Ali EsmaeilpourMarie-Christine Van LabekeRoeland SamsonSiamak GhaffaripourPatrick Van Damme

A2 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

Effects of nitrogen deficiency on leaf chlorophyll fluorescence parameters in two olive tree cultivars 'Meski' and 'Koroneiki'

Olfa BoussadiaKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van LabekeRaoul LemeurMohammed Braham

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION

Flower differentiation of azalea depends on genotype and not on the use of plant growth regulators

Annelies ChristiaensEls PauwelsBruno GobinMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PLANT GROWTH REGULATION

High oxygen atmospheres can induce russet spotting development in minimally processed iceberg lettuce

Francisco Lopez GalvezPeter RagaertMd Azizul HaqueMarkus ErikssonMarie-Christine Van LabekeFrank Devlieghere

A1 Journal Article in POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Impact of osmotic drought stress on carbon isotope discrimination and growth parameters in three pistachio rootstocks

Ali EsmaeilpourMarie-Christine Van LabekePascal BoeckxPatrick Van Damme

Induction of tetraploids in Escallonia spp

Hanne DenaeghelKatrijn Van LaereLeen LeusJohan Van HuylenbroeckMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Osmotic stress affects physiological responses and growth characteristics of three pistachio cultivars

Ali EsmaeilpourMarie-Christine Van LabekeRoeland SamsonPatrick Van Damme

A1 Journal Article in ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM

Plant sensors help to understand tipburn in lettuce

Tom De SwaefKristof VermeulenNico VergoteJoris Van LommelMarie-Christine Van LabekePeter BleyaertKathy Steppe

Rise of nightly air humidity as a measure for tipburn prevention in hydroponic cultivation of butterhead lettuce

Pieter VanhasselPeter BleyaertJoris Van LommelInge VandeveldeSara CrappéNathalie Van HeseJochen HanssensKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Rooting of ornamental cuttings affected by spectral light quality

Annelies ChristiaensMarie-Christine Van LabekeBruno GobinJohan Van Huylenbroeck

Spring phenological growth stages of Actinidia arguta Planch

Marie-Christine Van LabekeElly VaesFilip Debersaques

2014

Application of chlorophyll fluorescence to screen eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) cultivars for salt tolerance

Sami HannachiMarie-Christine Van LabekeTijani Mehouachi

A1 Journal Article in PHOTOSYNTHETICA

Chlorophyll fluorescence as a tool for evaluation of drought stress tolerance in Iranian pistachio cultivars

Ali EsmaeilpourMarie-Christine Van LabekeRoeland SamsonPatrick Van Damme

Determining the minimum daily light integral for forcing of azalea (Rhododendron simsii)

Annelies ChristiaensPeter LootensIsabel Roldán-RuizEls PauwelsBruno GobinMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

Differential responses to drought stress in leaves and roots of wild jujube, Ziziphus lotus

Mouna MaraghniMustapha GoraiMohamed NeffatiMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM

Factors affecting flower development and quality in Rhododendron simsii

Annelies ChristiaensMarie-Christine Van LabekeBruno Gobin

Variation of relative water content, water use efficiency and stomatal density during drought stress and subsequent recovery in pistachio cultivars (Pistacia vera L.)

Ali EsmaeilpourMarie-Christine Van LabekeRoeland SamsonPatrick Van Damme

2013

Drought tolerance screening of a Rosa population

Katrien De DauwMarie-Christine Van LabekeLeen LeusJohan Van Huylenbroeck

Embryo and hip development in hybrid roses

Luca PipinoLeen LeusValentina ScariotMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PLANT GROWTH REGULATION

Flowering response of an early and late flowering azalea cultivar (Rhododendron simsii) to cold treatment

Annelies ChristiaensMarie-Christine Van LabekeEls PauwelsBruno GobinEllen De KeyserJan De Riek

Fruit thinning affects photosynthetic activity, carbohydrate levels, and shoot and fruit development of olive trees grown under semiarid conditions

Afef HaouariMarie-Christine Van LabekeKathy SteppeFethi Ben MariemMohamed BrahamMohamed Chaieb

A1 Journal Article in FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY

Gene expression profiling of candidate genes for flowering initiation and dormancy breaking in Rhododendron simsii hybrids

Ellen De KeyserJan De RiekAnnelies ChristiaensMarie-Christine Van LabekeEls PauwelsBruno Gobin

Hybrid rose breeding: improving seed production efficiency

Luca PipinoValentina ScariotMarie-Christine Van LabekeLeen Leus

Influence des modifications de l’équilibre source-puits sur les paramètres physiologiques et biochimiques chez l'olivier (Olea europaea L.), sous bioclimat semi-aride de Tunisie

Afef HaouariMarie-Christine Van LabekeMohammed Chaieb

Proceedings of the second international symposium on woody ornamentals of the temperate zone

Rationalization of Camellia japonica L. pot cultivation: a multidisciplinary approach

Andrea BerrutiValentina ScariotRoberto BorrielloValeria BianciottoMaria Teresa Della BeffaAnnelies ChristiaensMarie-Christine Van LabekeEllen De Keyser

Tree girdling : a tool to improve our understanding of coupled sugar and water transport

Veerle De SchepperKathy Steppe

Water ascends in woody plants : so what?

2012

Changes in ABA levels in vegetative and flower buds during dormancy in Camellia

Andrea BeruttiValentina ScariotAnnelies ChristiaensMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Cytological and molecular characterization of intertribal hybrids between the geophytes Anemone coronaria L. and Ranunculus asiaticus L. (Ranunculaceae)

Emmy DhoogheDirk ReheulMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A2 Journal Article in FLORICULTURE AND ORNAMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Effect of leaf-to-fruit ratio and girdling on gas exchanges, fruit growth and carbohydrate contents at different stages of fruit development of Olea europaea L. 'Picholine'

Afef HaouariMarie-Christine Van LabekeHechmi ChehabFethi Ben MariemKathy SteppeBraham Mohammed

Effect of red-, far-red- and blue-light-emitting diodes on in vitro growth of Ficus benjamina

Stefaan WerbrouckHannes BuyleDanny GeelenMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Floral characteristics and gametophyte development of Anemone coronaria L. and Ranunculus asiaticus L. (Ranunculaceae)

Emmy DhoogheWim GrunewaldDirk ReheulPaul GoetghebeurMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

Flower development and effects of a cold treatment and a supplemental gibberellic acid application on flowering of Helleborus niger and Helleborus x ericsmithii

Annelies ChristiaensEmmy DhoogheDave PinxterenMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

Flowering quality of azalea (Rhododendron simsii.) following treatments with plant growth regulators

Annelies ChristiaensMarie-Christine Van LabekeEls PauwelsBruno GobinEllen De KeyserJan De Riek

Genetic transformation of Fragaria with candidate genes involved in drought stress

Farzaneh Razavi HosseinabadiKevin FoltaLinda ZamariolaDanny GeelenEllen De KeyzerJan De RiekMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Immature seed rescue and abscisic acid quantification in Rosa hybrida L. suggest early and transient endodormancy

Matteo CaserLuca PipinoMarie-Christine Van LabekeAndrea MansuinoAnnelisa GiovanniniValentina Scariot

Intergeneric hybrids between Anemone coronaria L. and Ranunculus asiaticus L.

Emmy DhoogheDirk ReheulMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Molecular and physiological responses to drought stress in Fragaria sp.

Farzaneh Razavi HosseinabadiMarie-Christine Van LabekeJan De Riek

Polyploidy breeding in vitro: experiences with ornamentals

Leen LeusTom EeckhautEmmy DhoogheMarie-Christine Van LabekeKatrijn Van LaereJohan Van Huylenbroeck

2011

A method for testing drought tolerance in Fragaria based on fast screening for water deficit response and use of associated AFLP and EST candidate gene markers

Farzaneh Razavi Hosseinabadiellen de keyserJan De RiekMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in EUPHYTICA

A new method to determine the energy saving night temperature for vegetative growth of Phalaenopsis

Bruno PolletArca KromwijkLynn VanhaeckePieter DambreMarie-Christine Van LabekeLeo MarcelisKathy Steppe

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY

Determining the optimal nighttime air temperature for Phalaenopsis during the vegetative stage

Bruno PolletEls StormeRaoul LemeurPieter DambreMarie-Christine Van LabekeKathy Steppe

Enhancing seed germination in hybrid tea roses

Luca PipinoValentina ScariotLaura GaggeroAndrea MansuinoMarie-Christine Van LabekeAnnelisa Giovannini

A1 Journal Article in PROPAGATION OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

Improving seed production efficiency for hybrid rose breeding

Luca PipinoMarie-Christine Van LabekeValentina Scariot

Influence of ploidy level on morphology, growth and drought susceptibility in Spathiphyllum wallisii

Katrijn Van LaereSoraya de Carvalho FrançaHein VansteenkisteJohan Van HuylenbroeckKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM

Nondestructive determination of nitrogen and chlorophyll content in olive tree leaves and the relation with photosynthesis and fluorescence parameters

Olfa BoussadiaKathy SteppeHatem ZgallaiSalem Ben El HadjMohammed BrahamRaoul LemeurMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PHOTOSYNTHETICA

Pollen morphology as fertility predictor in hybrid tea roses

Luca PipinoMarie-Christine Van LabekeAndrea MansuinoValentina ScariotAnnalisa GiovanniniLeen Leus

A1 Journal Article in EUPHYTICA

2010

Detailed analysis of double girdling effects on stem diameter variations and sap flow in young oak trees

Veerle De SchepperKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van LabekeRaoul Lemeur

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY

Effect of spray application technique on spray deposition in greenhouse strawberries and tomatoes

Pascal BraekmanDieter FoquéWiny MessensMarie-Christine Van LabekeJan PietersDavid Nuyttens

A1 Journal Article in PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Effects of nitrogen deficiency on leaf photosynthesis, carbohydrate status and biomass production in two olive cultivars 'Meski' and 'Koroneiki'

O BoussadiaKathy SteppeH ZgallaiS Ben El HadjM BrahamRaoul LemeurMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

Evaluation of electrolyte leakage for detecting cold acclimatization in six deciduous tree species

Marie-Christine Van LabekeEddy Volckaert

Fate of vinclozolin, thiabendazole and dimethomorph during storage, handling and forcing of chicory

Pieter SpanogheBert RyckaertCindy Van GheluweMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Histogenic analysis of chemically induced mixoploids in Spathiphyllum wallisii

Ives VanstechelmanTom EeckhautJohan Van HuylenbroeckMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in EUPHYTICA

In vitro culture of chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) using temporary immersion bioreactors

Veronique TrochHelena SapetaStefaan WerbrouckDanny GeelenMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Nieuwe onderzoeksprojecten kiwibes

Filip DebersaquesOmer MekersMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Editorial material

Pollen diameter relates to seed production in cut roses

Luca PipinoLeen LeusValentina ScariotAnnelisa GiovanniMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Production and characterization of intergeneric hybrids between Anemone coronaria and Ranunculus asiaticus

Emmy DhoogheDirk ReheulMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Seasonal variation of photosynthesis and photosynthetic efficiency in Phalaenopsis

Bruno PolletKathy SteppePieter DambreMarie-Christine Van LabekeRaoul Lemeur

A1 Journal Article in PHOTOSYNTHETICA

2009

Cryopreservation of hairy root cultures of Maesa lanceolata and Medicago truncatula

Ellen LambertAlain GoossensBart PanisMarie-Christine Van LabekeDanny Geelen

A1 Journal Article in PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE

Development, maturation and germination of horse chestnut somatic embryos

Veronique TrochNele VermeirStefaan WerbrouckMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Diurnal cycle of chlorophyll fluorescence in Phalaenopsis

Bruno PolletKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van LabekeRaoul Lemeur

A1 Journal Article in PHOTOSYNTHETICA

Functional diversity for response to water deficit among different strawberry genotypes compared to their genetic structure as assessed by AFLP markers

Farzaneh Razavi HosseinabadiMarie-Christine Van LabekeJan De Riek

In vitro induction of tetraploids in ornamental Ranunculus

Emmy DhoogheSylvie DenisTom EeckhautDirk ReheulMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in EUPHYTICA

In vitro polyploidisation of Helleborus species

Emmy DhoogheWim GrunewaldLeen LeusMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in EUPHYTICA

Influence of spray application technique on spray deposition in greenhouse ivy pot plants grown on hanging shelves

Pascal BraekmanDieter FoquéMarie-Christine Van LabekeJan PietersDavid Nuyttens

A1 Journal Article in HORTSCIENCE

Optimization of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L.) somatic embryo conversion

Veronique TrochStefaan WerbrouckDanny GeelenMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE

Temperature integration of Hedera helix L.: Quality aspects and growth response

Bruno PolletKathy SteppePieter DambreMarie-Christine Van LabekeRaoul Lemeur

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

2008

Chlorophyll fluorescence as a tool for evaluation of drought stress

Farzaneh Razavi HosseinabadiBruno PolletKathy SteppeMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PHOTOSYNTHETICA

Genes controlling the formation of unreduced pollen in Arabidopsis thaliana a forward genetics

Nico De StormeMarie-Christine Van LabekeDanny Geelen

A4 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Growth response of Hedera helix L. to temperature integration

Bruno PolletKathy SteppeP DambreMarie-Christine Van LabekeRaoul Lemeur

Ploidy induction experiments on nodal sections of Jatropha curcas L. using mitotic inhibitors

Bruce DunnMarie-Christine Van LabekeJohn Lindstrom

2007

Development, maturation and germination of chorse chestnut somatic embryos

Veronique TrochMarie-Christine Van LabekeStefaan Werbrouck

A4 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Dynamic response of Crassulacean Acid Metabolism in Phalaenopsis to a warm day/cool night temperature regime

Bruno PolletKathy SteppeP DAMBREMarie-Christine Van LabekeRaoul Lemeur

Formation of unreduced pollen in Arabidopsis thaliana

Nico De StormeMarie-Christine Van LabekeDanny Geelen

A4 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Growth response of Hedera helix L. to temperature integration

Bruno PolletKathy SteppeP DambreMarie-Christine Van LabekeRaoul Lemeur

A4 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

In vitro propagation of Helleborus species

Emmy DhoogheMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A1 Journal Article in PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE

Plant growth, water and proline content and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in strawberry cv 'Elsanta' under water deficit

Farzaneh Razavi HosseinabadiMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A4 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Ranunculaceae family: pollen research

Emmy DhoogheDirk ReheulMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A4 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

2006

Breeding for polyploidy in Belgian azalea (Rhododendron simsii hybrids).

Tom EeckhautJ VAN HUYLENBROECKS DE SCHEPPERMarie-Christine Van Labeke

2005

Intergeneric crossings in Ranunculaceae: chromosome doubling of Ranunculus asiaticus

Emmy DhoogheMarie-Christine Van LabekeDirk Reheul

A4 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

2004

Non-structural carbohydrate content as an aid for interpreting quality testing of nursery stock plants

Marie-Christine Van LabekeL Degeyter

2003

Control of the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) in glasshouse roses

L BlindemanMarie-Christine Van Labeke

A4 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Seasonal influence on vegetative growth and flower initiation of Spathiphyllum

Leen HeemersEls OyaertMarie-Christine Van LabekeEddy VolckaertPierre Debergh

A1 Journal Article in SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY

2001

Developmental changes in carbohydrate content in young rose shoots (Rosa hybrida ‘Frisco’)

Marie-Christine Van LabekeP DambreM BodsonH Pien

Op weg naar een gewasgroeimodel voor roos

Marie-Christine Van LabekeP DambreHelga Pien

A4 Journal Article in VERBONDSNIEUWS VOOR DE BELGISCHE SIERTEELT

Optimising LAI in bent rose shoots

Helga PienE BobelynRaoul LemeurMarie-Christine Van Labeke

2000

Effect of planting density and harvesting method on rose flower production.

P DAMBREL BLINDEMANMarie-Christine Van Labeke

Effects of supplementary lighting and bending technique on growth, flowering and carbohydrate status of Rosa hybrida 'Frisco'

Marie-Christine Van LabekeP DambreM Bodson

Influence of PAR flux and temperature on the flower bud abortion of rose (Rosa hybrida cv. Frisco) and the carbon balance of the shoot

Helga PienRaoul LemeurMarie-Christine Van Labeke

1999

Diuron and chlorotoluron herbicides dissipation and leaching out from the peat substrate of containers of ornamental plants in nursery

J RouchaudO NeusMarie-Christine Van LabekeK CoolsRobert BulckeF Goossens

A2 Journal Article in TOXICOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

Isoxaben and BAS 479 14H retention/loss from peat substrate of nursery plants

J ROUCHAUDO NEUSMarie-Christine Van LabekeKarolien CoolsRobert Bulcke

A1 Journal Article in WEED SCIENCE

1998

Effect of supplementary lighting and CO2 enrichment on yield and flower stem quality of Alstroemeria cultivars

Marie-Christine Van LabekeP DAMBRE

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE

Fate of the herbicides isoxaben and metazachlor in the peat substrate of containers of ornamental plants.

J ROUCHAUDO NEUSMarie-Christine Van LabekeRobert BulckeKarolien CoolsF GOOSSENS

Gerbera cultivation on coir with recirculation of the nutrient solution : a comparison with rockwool culture

Marie-Christine Van LabekeP Dambre

1996

Improvement of the production and quality of Gerberas by optimizing the mineral composition of the nutrient solution

Marie-Christine Van LabekeG DE RIJCKP DAMBREE SCHREVENS

1995

Optimisation of the nutrient solution for Eustoma grandiflorum in soilless culture

Marie-Christine Van LabekeP DambreE SchrevensG De Rijck

1991

Weigela, a garden shrub as a potted plant

Marie-Christine Van LabekeL De GeyterJ Van WezerM Bodson

A1 Journal Article in LANDBOUWTIJDSCHRIFT-REVUE DE L AGRICULTURE