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Kathy Steppe

Principal Investigator

Ghent University

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Applied plant ecophysiology to monitor and model plant responses

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The UGent Plant Ecology Lab focuses on plant ecophysiology, studying plant function and interactions with the environment. Led by Prof. Steppe, research delves into water and carbon cycling. Using cutting-edge plant sensors detailed in situ data are collected. The lab also excels in plant modelling.

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Modular multi-scale 3D physiological model for simulating whole plant life cycle

A modular, graph-based functional-structural plant model (FSPM) that creates 3D digital twins of crops, integrating physiology, morphology, and environmental interactions across the full growth cycle. Enables -omics data...

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Kathy Steppe

Principal Investigator

Ghent University

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Ghent University

Principal Investigator

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Irrigation and water management

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Agricultural EngineeringInternet of ThingsMathematical ModelingPlant PhysiologyStructural Biology

Last updated Feb 2026