Research:

• Characterization of resistance and tolerance traits of cultivated plants against biotic and abiotic stress and elucidation of the underlying genetic determinants.
• Description of breeding progress and evaluation of genetic diversity with respect to performance characteristics under water shortage, reduced nutrient availability, extreme temperatures and occurrence of biotic stressors.
• Methodological development and application of phenotyping concepts to assess trait profiles of cultivated plants in interaction with environmental and management factors.
• Overall objective: Use of plant genetic resources as an integral part of sustainable development of plant production.

Boards and memberships:

• Editorial Board Agronomy (since 2020)
• Membership in the German Agricultural Society (DLG)
• Member of the DLG committee for Experimental Systems in Plant Production
• Member of the DLG committee of the Junge DLG
• Membership of the German Society of Plant Breeding (GPZ)
• Membership of the German Society of Agronomy (GPW)

Publications in the Julius Kühn-Institut