Inhalt: Challenges climate change Forests are expected to be more affected by pests due to climate change, requiring adaptation strategies of forest hygiene and the development of integrated forest pr

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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

Digital exchange of information Durch umfassende Einfuhrkontrollen von Warensendungen mit Pflanzen oder Pflanzenprodukten durch die Pflanzenschutzdienste soll der Einschleppung von Schadorganismen vor

In order to secure agricultural yields in times of climate change under the premises of more sustainability, we need to develop new adapted varieties of our crops. These varieties need to be able to c

The Institute examines whether harmful organisms pose a serious threat to Germany or Europe. The analysis is based on international standards, which differ for quarantine pests and RNQPs. For each org

The institute evaluates morphological, cultivation-technological, secondary metabolites and resistance characteristics of plant genetic resources in horticultural crops (see also German Genebank Ornam

The institute develops breeding strategies to improve crop quality and increase yield (link NWG). At the same time, plant tolerance to factors of abiotic stress and resistance to biotic stress are bei

Since inception of the Dresden-Pillnitz research location, fruit genetic resources have been collected and transferred here from other locations in Germany and abroad. In our fruit genebank, accession

Breeding new crop varieties is complex, cost-intensive and time consuming. At the institute, we search for resistance properties and secondary metabolite profiles in various crop assortments in partic

The term "plant health" covers all measures and regulations aimed at preventing hitherto non-native pests that damage plants or plant products from entering the EU. Without natural antagonists, these

The National Reference Laboratory at the Julius Kühn Institute (NRL-JKI) supports the laboratories of the plant protection services of the German federal states in the diagnosis of harmful organisms a

A variety of measures is taken in almost all countries of the world to protect against quarantine pests. These include, for example, inspection of plants and plant products during import and export, t

Phytosanitary (plant health) regulations and measures in the Member States of the European Union are based on the harmonised rules of the Plant Health Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 and the Regulation on O

The cultivation and sale of genetically modified organisms (GMO) are strictly regulated in the EU. Under European law, the release of GMO – currently mainly plants - is subject to a detailed assessmen

Climate adaptation strategies aim to reduce both climate-relevant emissions and harmful effects of climate change on production systems, or to exploit positive effects, e.g. by increasing CO 2 levels

A current challenge is the transition from a fossil-based economy to a bioeconomy in which fossil raw materials are successively substituted by biobased raw materials. These include specific carbohydr

For the sustainable and environmentally friendly use of the resources necessary for crop production, it is important to optimally use the means of production, to regulate or limit their use if necessa

In modern grapevine breeding, we use marker-assisted selection (MAS). MAS is a very efficient diagnostic method that helps to determine breeding-relevant traits of young seedlings on a genetic level a

Whether fungal diseases or animal pests, whether climate change or wine quality: JKI grapevine breeding makes a significant contribution to solving open questions and challenges in viticulture. Until

The characterisation of biodiversity, the determination of varietal authenticity and genealogical research serve to evaluate and conserve varietal diversity. Resource conservation More than 3,000 grap

One of the most important tasks in grapevine breeding is to breed new grapevine varieties with high resistance to fungal pathogens. This is a requirement for ecologically sustainable viticulture with

The Institute JKI grapevine breeding stands for sustainable management of vineyards with robust and climate-adapted varieties. Our aim is to contribute to the preservation of the viticultural landscap

The Institute The Institute for Bee Protection's central missions include the investigation of bee poisoning and research on bee protection. Honey bees and wild bees are essential for agriculture and

Conservation and characterisation of genetic resources Development of trait-linked markers Breeding of new varieties Physiology of pathogen defence Information Centre Grapevine and Wine Development of

Epidemiology of Pathogens Diagnosis of Pathogens Vertebrate Research Variability of Plant Associated Microorganisms Microbiome of Crop Plants

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Evaluation of plant protection products and active ingredients in arable farming and grassland Biology and ecology of harmful organisms Minimizing the use of plant protection products Resilience of cu

The Institute Vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants as well as ornamental plants are in focus of our research. For important species from these usage groups, we conduct breeding research in advanc

Head of Institute Dr. Andrea Krähmer E-mail: andrea.kraehmer @ julius-kuehn . de Telephone: +49 3946 47 5600 More… Julius Kühn-Institut Institute for Ecological Chemistry, Plant Analysis and Stored Pr

Impact Assessment of Crop Production Developing Crop Production further Spatial Methods, Modeling and Forecasting

Forest pests and diseases Challenges climate change Resilient forest

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Soil Fertility Site-adapted Crop Production Climate Change Adaptation in Crop Production Ressource Efficiency

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The Institute The main tasks of the Institute for Ecological Chemistry, Plant Analysis and Stored Product Protection (ÖPV) in Berlin, comprises both, research projects and statutory responsibilities.

Ecological Chemistry: Effects of Crop Production on Agroecosystems Analysis and Diversity of Plant Substances Stored Product Protection

Movie: AflaZ – Research on the reduction of fungal toxins in corn

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Research on Pests with High Potential for Damage Risk Analysis Coordination and Contact Point for Germany and the EU Phytosanitary Regulations, Standards and Guidelines Early Warning System

Impact of Plant Protection Products on Bees Plant Protection Product and Active Ingredient Evaluation | Bee Hazard Enhancement Measures and Agroecology

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