Inhalt: Fields of activity Sustainable management of plant genetic resources Evaluating the potentials of plant genetic resources Valorization of plant genetic resources

The amount of available knowledge is growing exponentially, and at the same time it is becoming more difficult to extract relevant information from a wide variety of sources. The Information Centre Gr

Inhalt: Microbiome of Crop Plants Microorganisms that colonize the aboveground and the underground parts of a crop plant are generally called the microbiome. They largely influence the growth and the

Inhalt: Vertebrate Research Vertebrates are important components of agro-ecosystems, forests and urban areas. We study the ecology, distribution and functional relevance of vertebrate populations. We

Head of Institute Prof. Dr. Frank Marthe E-mail: frank.marthe @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47 3000 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Breeding Research on Horticultural Crops Erwin-Ba

Inhalt: Wissensportale NutriBEE VIBEE-project.net | developing digital vitality indicators for honey bees PLAN4BEE | Monitoring of land use stressors for plants, bees and pollination in Sub-Saharan Af

Inhalt: JKI-Knowledge Portal Plant Health

Inhalt: JKI-Knowledge Portal Arthropod Diseases Database: Results of diagnostic research EBIO Network: European Biodiversity Orchards Network

Inhalt: JKI-Knowledge Portals Droso-Demo-Netz - Exclusion netting for managing Spottet Wing Drosohila in fruit crops

Inhalt: JKI-Knowledge Platform VIVC: Vitis International Variety Catalogue (database) European Vitis Database: genetic resources of grapes VITIS-VEA: international literature database in the field of

Inhalt: JKI Knowledge-Platform Wild Celery Network for in situ conservation

ROBUSTUM - information system for plant breeding programmes RYE-SUS - or the Sustainable Production of Healthy Grain

Deutsche Genbank Obst | Fruit gene bank

Crop diversity plays a central role in the land use systems of the future. Many problems of today's agriculture result from the limited diversity of our crop plants. The JKI therefore aims to increase

We develop scientific decision-making aids and processes tailored to them for integrated, sustainable concepts for the protection of plants in arable farming and grassland. The strategies we develop i

Prof. Dr. Frank Ordon President and Professor / Management Prof Dr Frank Ordon, President of the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) since 2019 Contact E-mail: praesident @ julius-kuehn . de Address Julius Kü

As part of its statutory mandate, the Julius Kuehn Institute offers manufacturers of plant protection equipment voluntary inspections of their products. In addition, together with the plant protection

Up to now, the collection of phenotypic traits on cultivated plants has only been possible to a limited extent, as this is mainly done by personal inspection. At the Institute, we are convinced that b

At the Institute for Application Techniques in Plant Protection we offer various types of voluntary testing. We also coordinate the national control of plant protection equipment in use and contribute

In spring 2008, bee colony losses caused by plant protection products occurred in the Upper Rhine Plain after maize seeding. Ever since the protection of bees and wild pollinators has been improved re

Head of Institute Dr. Ute Katharina Vogler E-mail: ute.vogler @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47-7700 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Plant Protection in Horticulture and Urban Green

Inhalt: Scientists Head of the Institute Prof. Dr. Henryk Flachowsky E-mail: henryk.flachowsky @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47 8000 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Breeding Researc

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Plant protection products (PPP) are either natural or synthetic substances that shall protect crops from pests and diseases. However, their application inevitably leads to entries into the environment

Head of Institute Dr. Hella Kehlenbeck E-mail: hella.kehlenbeck @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47 5200 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Strategies and Technology Assessment Stahnsdorf

Our crops are exposed to a wide range of pests, which are increasingly introduced species or species spreading due to climate change, which affect the performance, i.e. the yield and quality, of the c

Head of Institute apl. Prof. Dr. Johannes Hallmann E-mail: johannes.hallmann @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47 6100 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Epidemiology and Pathogen Diagnost

Inhalt: Scientists Head of Institute Prof. Dr. Henrik Hartmann E-mail: henrik.hartmann @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47 4000 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Forest Protection Erwin-

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Head of Institute Prof. Dr. Jürgen Gross E-mail: juergen.gross @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47-4710 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Plant Protection in Fruit Crops and Viticulture

Head of Institute Dr. Sabine Andert E-mail: sabine.andert @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: 03946 47-6400 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Plant Protection in Field Crops and Grassland Messeweg 1

Head of Institute Dr. Jens Pistorius E-mail: jens.pistorius @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47 7200 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Bee Protection Messeweg 11/12 38104 Braunschweig Sc

Internships, Bachelor and Master theses (© Ducky /Pexels) The Institute for Bee Protection (BS) offers students of agricultural and horticultural sciences, ecology and biology from universities, highe

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Prof. Dr. Andreas Stahl E-mail: andreas.stahl @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47 3600 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Resistance Research and Stress Tolerance Erwin-Baur-Str. 27 06484

Inhalt: Staff Head of Institute Prof. Dr. Benjamin Stich E-mail: benjamin.stich @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 038209 45 201 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Breeding Research on Agricultu

Head of Institute Dr. Ralf Wilhelm E-mail: ralf.wilhelm @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47 3300 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology Erwin-Baur-Str. 27 064

Acting Head of Institute Dr. Oliver Trapp E-mail: oliver.trapp @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 6345 41 118 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof 76833 Siebelding

Head of Institute Dr. Bernhard Schäfer E-mail: bernhard.carl.schaefer @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47 7500 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for National and International Plant Health M

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Environmentally sustainable and resource-saving crop production systems require continuous adaptation. We conceive concepts for cultivation strategies - for both integrated and organic crop production

In which regions of Germany is the application of plant protection products associated with higher risks for the environment? When and where is the infestation pressure by important pests particularly

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We investigate the effects of crop production systems and climate change on the terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity in agricultural fields and their surrounding natural sites. Based on the findings,

In our institute we assess the ecological and economic consequences of new crop production and crop protection concepts. For this purpose, we use indicators to measure the sustainability of crop prote

Site-adapted, sustainable cropping systems are key factors for an economical, efficient and resource-efficient agriculture. Soil fertility and biodiversity have to be preserved or ideally improved in

Soil fertility is not solely determined by soil type and site parameters. The humus content also represents an important basis for the biological diversity of soil organisms. The institute deals with

For the safety, security and quality of our food, stored product protection is of great worldwide importance. Our institute is a national leader in research on stored product protection and the improv

The balanced fertilization of agricultural crops is important to produce high-quality agricultural products and to avoid over-fertilization. The main research target of our institute is to close nutri

In the field of plant analysis/phytochemistry we investigate the diversity of low-molecular substances (metabolites) in wild and cultivated plants to make them available to sustainable agriculture. Us

Agriculture is more dependent on weather conditions than any other sector in economy. Higher temperatures, the changing distribution of precipitation and weather extremes are major challenges for agri

Inhalt: Diagnosis of Pathogens “What caused it?” matters the most when a plant suffers from a disease. A correct identification of the involved pathogen is a prerequisite for all further analysis conc

Biological plant protection is based on the use of natural antagonists of plant pests and pathogens. We investigate the interaction of plant pests or pathogens and their antagonists and develop method

Inhalt: Variability of Plant Associated Microorganisms Numerous viruses, bacteria, fungi and nematodes threaten our cultivated plants. These phytopathogens are genetically highly flexible. How do new

Inhalt: Epidemiology of Pathogens How do pathogens spread? Which population densities do they achieve and how do they damage our crops? Are there thresholds up to which pests can be tolerated, and if

Control of plant pests Important antagonists of harmful insects, mites and nematodes are beneficial insects, such as predators or parasitoids, mites and entomopathogenic nematodes. Also, causative age

Our ecotoxicological bee research works independently on specific and general topics related to bee protection. The focus is on potential risks that may arise, for example, from systemic insecticides

Our duties assigned by German Federal legislation include participation in the national and zonal approval procedure for plant protection products, including the EU active ingredient evaluation. The I

Agroecological research addresses interactions between bees (honeybees, bumblebees, and other wild bees) and their environment at the population level. The goals are to protect and enhance bees in gen

A further legal task of JKI is the scientific evaluation of the effectiveness of protection products during the EU approval of active agents and the registration of plant protection products, includin

With its enormous variety of naturally occurring antagonists of pests, nature helps humans to produce healthy crops. How to use, maintain, promote and thus sustainably secure this invaluable ecologica

A wide variety of pathogens and pests affect fruit crops. These include infectious pathogenic microorganisms - viruses, bacteria and fungi - and animals pests such as insects, nematodes and rodents th

Ecology is defined as the scientific analysis and study of interactions among organisms and their biotic and abiotic environment. A broad understanding of these interactions is the prerequisite for th

Digitalisation offers many opportunities for agriculture. It can help to increase the productivity and to use resources more efficient, but also to reduce the risks for environment and human health. T

Inhalt: Integrated and organic plant protection Plant protection begins long before the application of pesticides. Ideally, pests and diseases are controlled prior to becoming an issue or before they

During spraying plant protection products can drift to non-target areas. Drift cannot be avoided completely but has to be minimized to prevent pollution of the natural environment as well as residents

Non-chemical crop protection plays an increasing role in many application areas. The Institute for Application Techniques in Plant Protection deals with these challenges in different ways. Testing the

Knowledge of the mode of spread and dispersal of pests and pathogens and the influence of environmental parameters is crucial for the development of disease forecasting systems and the modelling of pe

The field of horticulture includes a variety of crops that are suitable for consumption, pleasing the eye, promoting biodiversity and enhancing health and well-being. Vegetables are among the basic fo

Horticultural crops as well as forestry crops can be damaged by a large variety of harmful organisms to such an extent that complete crop and yield losses can occur. The spectrum here ranges from weed

While vertebrates can cause considerable damage to crops, they are also being affected in their way of life by cultivation farming. The vertebrate research group at our Institute focuses on the ecolog

High-performance plant varieties of vegetables, ornamental, medicinal and aromatic plants and in tree nurseries are of great importance for successful crop management in horticulture. The ornamental p

Our legally assigned tasks include participation in the national and zonal approval process for plant protection products, including EU active substance testing. We evaluate various test parameters fo

We conduct research on a wide range of topics relating to the biology and ecology of important pathogens in arable crops. From weeds to fungal pests and insects to nematodes, we deal with diagnosis, b

Resistant crop varieties are a central building block for integrated crop protection concepts. The testing of candidate varieties for their susceptibility to pests and diseases is anchored in the Germ

The genetic material of plants can be altered by crossing, natural mutations, targeted induction of mutations by radiation or chemicals, and biotechnological methods. The aim of our work is to detect

Old and modern cultivated plants (varieties, landraces) as well as crop wild relatives are valuable genetic resources, which may carry a particular resistance to individual pests or tolerance to abiot

Breeding interferes directly or indirectly with the genetic material of plants. This is also true for genetic engineering methods and emerging biological techniques in plant breeding. The aim of our w

When resistant varieties of our crops are wildly cultivated, resistance traits are regularly overcome by evolutionary adaptations of pathogens, i.e. single resistance genes lose their protective effec

In order to meet the demands of future fruit growing, we are developing new cultivars that meet the growing interest of consumers for sustainable products with high quality, good taste and attractive

Economic, social, and climatic changes pose challenges to modern agriculture and require new ideas, approaches, and methods. This includes the cultivation of previously unused or newly bred crops and

Developing methods and procedures for breeding research to uncover the genetic basis underpinning various traits . We make selection decisions that accelerate the development of new cultivars based on

The cultivation and placing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on the market are strictly regulated in the EU and Germany. Under European law, whether GMOs – at present particularly plants - can be