Stichting Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek (DLO) is part of Wageningen University and Research Centre and consists of several institutes like Alterra and Plant Research International (PRI). ALTERRA is the research institute for our green living environment, while PRI focusses on crop production. Through the combination of know-how and experience across the entire spectrum of plant research, Plant Research International offers unique new perspectives for governments and private companies, for agriculture and horticulture, and for rural and environmental development. Alterra offers a combination of practical and scientific research in a multitude of disciplines related to the environment and the sustainable use of it. Alterra is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to research and its ability to translate fundamental scientific developments and insights into applicable solutions, particularly in the context of sustainable development. Alterra’s mission is to provide outstanding science, education and consultancy in the Geoinformation, to advance scientific frontiers, to improve Earth Observation practices, and to advice on sustainable and equitable policies. Alterra has successfully led numerous large consortiums in the past within these domains (e.g. MARS-OP, E-AGRI.)