agents targeting citrus pests. Two new Bt strains (Lip and Blb1) were fermented, and formulated using agro-industrial by-products and compared with the commercial reference. Detailed morphological and

This is based on over 15 years work on unlocking breeding development potentials of the agricultural used lupins narrow-leafed lupin ( L. angustifolius ), yellow lupine ( L. luteus ) and white lupine ( L

provided by weather stations, monitoring traps and the observation of plant and disease development are used for both initializing the models and improving the prognosis. Scientists working in this field Dr

BÖLN project: "Further development of knowledge transfer and information systems for the sustainable use of grapevine genetic resources", the verification of variety identities in the seven existing German

contacting us Have you encountered any accessibility barriers in using our website www.julius-kuehn.de? Then you are welcome to contact us. Please use one of the contact details below. We will try to make the

wild species. To overcome crossing barriers after interspecific and intergeneric hybridization, we use the embryo rescue method to ensure embryo survival and thus crossing success. Another method is somatic

comparison Elke Diederichsen (Free University of Berlin/Germany): Clubroot resistance in Raphanus and its use for crucifer breeding Christian Möllers (University of Göttingen/Germany) and Nazanin Zamani Noor (Julius [...] spores makes big challenges in controlling clubroot disease. Cultivar resistance is the most widely used clubroot management strategy but reliance on a single option method is not likely to be sustainable [...] , wide crop rotation, high grade agronomical practices, weeds and volunteers control, liming and using of bait or catch crops should be taken into consideration to support the resistant cultivars. Studies

organisms, we develop, optimize and test environmentally friendly methods. Chemical treatments are only used after a full consideration of the above measures. Focus is on highly specific strategies with minimum

TmDV, which were collected from a commercial mealworm facility, were investigated metagenomically using Nanopore sequencing. TmDV was detected in larvae, pupae, and adults – both in symptomatic and apparently

of the workshop was to identify existing expertise and, by pooling it, to support the sustainable use of medicinal plants from the Amazonas region in the future. The Sustainable Amazonas Foundation, an

of sensitivity and specificity with standard diagnostic techniques. Reference sequence data will be used to optimise the bioinformatic pipelines and will be made available to public databases such as Q-bank

and the environment before they can be authorized for experimental purposes and cultivation or for use as food or feed in the EU. In Germany, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (

Furthermore, we attempt to elucidate the genetic background of resistance and tolerance. To do this, we use modern array technologies for high-throughput analysis and next generation sequencing (NGS) methods

Additionally, the y focus on entomopathogenic fungi and edible mushrooms, which have strong potential for use in sustainable agriculture and plant protection. Dr. Ute Katharina Vogler, Head of the Institute for

for the red color of the grapes. In order to narrow down the unknown gene locus, Dr. Franco Röckel used self-fertilization to produce RW and RR seedlings (clones) whose color expression is identically coded [...] which parent the mutated haplophase originates, the JKI scientist analyzed the homozygous RR progeny using SSR markers (so-called microsatellites). These characteristic gene sequences can in turn - like a

in the coming weeks. As a result of the Institute´s re-location, the Darmstadt site, which has been used for about 50 years, will be abandoned by the end of the year. In Dossenheim, the newly constructed

General Assembly in Mikulov (CZ) 24. October 2025 Controlling the planthopper Pentastiridius leporinus using practical methods 24. October 2025 Celebrating 200 Years of Julius Kühn 09. October 2025 64th German

regulations for the application of plant protection products that drift-reducing techniques must be used or that a minimum distance to adjacent small structures must be maintained. In the directory, for

pesticide dosage reduced to the necessary extent and are part of the National Action Plan on Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products ( http://www.nap-pflanzenschutz.de/en/practice/long-term-studies / ). [...] found in the Journal of Cultivated Plants (Journal für Kulturpflanzen) 12/2015 . The data are also used for diploma, master or PhD theses. Kleinmachnow facilities At Kleinmachnow, there are two greenhouses

presented a selection of JKI research projects in the fields of breeding, production and sustainable use of bio-based raw materials at the Brazilian bioeconomy fair "Green Rio" in Rio de Janeiro. The rep

ecosystems and to protect the environment. Secondary resources - how can recycled fertilizers be used? The nutrient phosphorus (P) has become one focus of research due to the limited deposits of raw phosphate

overshoot (SO), wherein anomalous canopy growth from CO2-fertilization causes anomalously high water use that is unsustainable during droughts, leading to severe hydraulic impacts. Decreasing resilience is

particularly plants - can be released for experimental purposes or approved for cultivation and/or use as food and feed is linked to a detailed assessment of the potential risks to humans and the environment

in harmful organisms at an early stage. Because the more frequently the same active ingredient is used against certain harmful organisms, the greater the risk that they will develop resistance to this

continually striving for its advantages. Understanding the underlying mechanisms means to specifically use them in terms of improved plant health. Crucial on the site of the pathogen is its multiplication potential

includes studies on the biology and behavior of harmful organisms, as well as of their counterparts, useful microbes or animals that antagonize pests or pathogens. Characteristic symptoms, disease development

crops EBIO Network: European Biodiversity Orchards Network NutriBEE PLAN4BEE | Monitoring of land use stressors for plants, bees and pollination in Sub-Saharan Africa RYE-SUS - or the Sustainable Production

crops EBIO Network: European Biodiversity Orchards Network NutriBEE PLAN4BEE | Monitoring of land use stressors for plants, bees and pollination in Sub-Saharan Africa RATION RYE-SUS - or the Sustainable

passport and description data, photos and a bibliography. On average, more than 10,000 different visitors use the scientifically curated catalogue as a reliable source of information every month. VIVC: Vitis

varieties. We apply and develop diagnostic methods which are fast, specific, sensitive, and robust. We use light and electron microscopical, serological, and molecular biological (mainly based on DNA and RNA)

biotypes of insects. In addition, the Institutes’ scientific data and methodological experience are used to counsel the Federal Plant Variety Office on the elaboration and implementation of new guidelines

Lupibreed, Innoluteus). Explore advantages of new crop types In addition to our existing crops, we also use plant genetic resources in order to domesticate new crop types from wild species. For example, our

ingredients in arable farming and grassland Biology and ecology of harmful organisms Minimizing the use of plant protection products Resilience of cultivars and cultivar candidates Research Publications

y increased throughout the world whilst at the same time the resources available to us need to be used more efficiently. A vibrant research community is a prerequisite to address the challenges for future

countries that so desire to allow the application of crop traits that will for example reduce pesticide use, provide gluten-free cereals, improve the nutritional and health-promoting qualities of our food, and

manipulation of field population by the release of sterilized flies. Current IPM systems that are used in China and Germany were presented (monitoring, prognosis models, plant protection products, cultural

potential for the establishment and spread of a pest are also taken into account. The results are used to decide whether eradication or control measures are justified. According to § 57 (2) No. 4 of the

encompasses all production systems and processes related to agriculture in the broadest sense, which are used in urban or peri-urban areas, whether on land, in water, or on, in, or around buildings, for commercial

enhanced environmental awareness, all lead to new fields of research. Reduced, sustainable pesticide use in combination with the protection and promotion of biodiversity requires smart control strategies

way, specific traits such as resistance characteristics can be combined in a targeted manner. The use of marker-assisted selection (MAS) often not only leads to a higher level of resistance, but also improves

Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), and the collaborative project “Genome-based strategies to use the tertiary gene-pool for breeding of climate-smart wheat” (TERTIUS) coordinated by JKI, which is

conference in Braunschweig in November (20 November) and at an online conference (26 November). The use of strip cropping is facilitated by increasing digitalisation in agriculture, e.g. through GPS-supported

summarized in reports to the EU Commission and passed on to the other Member States. They are also used to identify the global distribution of pests published by the EPPO. Data obtained from surveys and

Fundamental Research and Applied Wheat Breeding – improving yield, climate resilience and resource use efficiency in wheat’ brought together leading scientists at the JKI in Berlin. 23. January 2025 MonViA

increase in CO 2 and how breeding research can help with long term adaption, in order to make optimum use of the so-called „CO 2 fertilisation effect“. The JKI Institute of Crop and Soil Science provides technical

Great importance is also attached to the search for alternatives to peat substrates, which are widely used in horticultural production. With 13 presentations, the JKI is contributing its expertise on research

responsible for plant health issues. After all, plant health is not about controlling pests, e.g., by using pesticides in the field. “Rather, the aim is to prevent non-indigenous harmful organisms such as insects

potato, cereal wheat, barley, rye, triticale and oats to domestic protein crops like agricultural used lupin species (e.g. narrow-leafed lupin), field bean and alfalfa. Additionally, we also work on the

step we are trying to identify genes or gene clusters that are responsible for this trait in order to use them for breeding purposes. This requires coordinated, international cooperation and research". The

characteristics are being studied in detail on various PIWI varieties across different countries using sensor-based, analytical and microscopic methods – which then are compared with traditional varieties

therefore not acceptable due to their detrimental effects on the environment and human health. If we use chemical-based nematicides too frequently and extensively, this will very likely lead to resistant

identify the organism. In addition, the NRL is responsible for ensuring that the diagnostic methods used jointly by the federal and federal state authorities are continuously harmonized and improved and

with the JKI’s Institute for Resistance and Stress Tolerance (RS). Its acting head Andreas Stahl is using the visit to South Korea to hold an initial face-to-face project meeting. National Institute of A

genome is a key for increasing the drought tolerance of bread wheat,” Hackauf states. However, the use of the desired genes is often compromised by other genes derived from rye, which have a negative impact

renowned virologists at the JKI”, says Dr. Winter. “For instance, in my cassava research I was able to use the JKI’s research greenhouses for my practical experiments with plant viruses.” Professor Dr. Johannes

This issue is about the data on which the risk assessment for plant protection products is based. Are the methods used to collect the data really close to reality? Who is doing it in the first place?