practices with the aim to replace mineral fertiliser by organic manure and about the proper way of its use. Download link to handbook "How to make the most of manure?" Achieving the aim of "Manure Standards" [...] nutrients and to minimise emissions. The Interreg Baltic Sea Region EU-project “Manure Standards” is aiming to provide farmers, advisors, authorities and policy-makers with enhanced capacity to govern and

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 and [...] suitable climate adaptation strategies in the cultivation of our crops. The JKI's research is therefore aimed at developing new crop production strategies that include suitable crops, varieties and locations

Research and Stress Tolerance Research at the Institute for Resistance Research and Stress Tolerance aims for the genetic improvement of resistance and tolerance of crop plants to biotic and abiotic stress

Key to Rhizosphere Functions” (SPP 2089) is designed to run for six years. This Priority Programme aims at the identification of spatiotemporal patterns in the rhizosphere and the explanation of the underlying [...] oral pattern formation in the rhizosphere. At the JKI, the working group of Prof. Kornelia Smalla aims to unravel the spatiotemporal organization of the rhizosphere microbiome of two corn genotypes depending

e farming practices. The workshop will offer a unique opportunity to initiate bilateral projects aiming at developing a hypothesis-driven research framework to gain a better mechanistic understanding of [...] global agricultural production has been tremendously intensified during the last decades. The ultimate aim of higher yields in order to meet rising demands for food, feed and energy has resulted in a number

plant breeding methods more effective for the respective horticultural crop. Current projects are aimed to establishing adapted hybridization techniques in different plant species. For this purpose, the [...] variability in crop plants. In addition, mutations can be induced by physical or chemical mutagens. We aim to use new genotypes to enable faster and more targeted-oriented combinations of involved genes for

have entered our agriculture, horticulture and forestry, or natural habitats of plants. Therefore, we aim to prevent the introduction and spread of high-risk pests in import, export and trade in the European [...] involved in the elaboration of regulations and standards at EU, national and international level with the aim to protect against the introduction and spread of harmful pests. To cope with these tasks, we are in

sustainability, as well as political framework conditions to protect the environment and health. Our aim is to adapt the developed phenotyping methods to the very high demands of breeding as well as viticultural [...] establish meaningful sensors to record morphological and physiological traits. At the same time, we would aim at promoting an interdisciplinary network for the development of automated methods to enable robust

mutations, targeted induction of mutations by radiation or chemicals, and biotechnological methods. The aim of our work is to detect such changes in the DNA of the plant. For this purpose, we analyze sequence [...] literature, this is becoming increasingly urgent and challenging. A special approach (systematic reviews) aims to make the data collection and evaluation process as reliable and comprehensible as possible. This

also true for genetic engineering methods and emerging biological techniques in plant breeding. The aim of our work is the risk-oriented evaluation of classical genetic engineering and of methods and techniques [...] to stress. To combat pathogens, plant epigenetics can be altered by a variety of methods. Our work aims to investigate unintended side effects. RNAi RNA interference (RNAi) is a natural mechanism by which

the city of Holeta. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) the project aims to identify genome regions and genes that induce tolerance to drought stress in old Ethiopian cultivars

Tomato Pinworm. We wanted to know what drives him. 26. October 2023 Joint project "AntiEPS" started The aim of the "AntiEPS" project that has started is to systematically analyze the diversity of EPS pathogens [...] way. 17. April 2023 Kick-off for the Project “OptiLyso” at the Institute for Biological Control. The aim is to develop a marketable biological product against phytopathogenic fungi in fruit and vegetable

procession moth. More trials are planned. Different settings and application techniques will be tested. Aim of the project is to determine characteristic numbers regarding the environmental exposure as well

indicator (No. 13) of the National Action Plan on Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products (NAP) which aims to reduce the risks and effects for human health and environment posed by the use of pesticides. The

which are financed by membership fees and donations, pursue exclusively non-profit purposes. They aim to support the JKI materially and non-materially in its research, as well as to promote young scientists

Since March 2024, the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) has been coordinating a DFG-funded project, which aims to help protect bees in sub-Sahara African countries. For the next 12 months, the Institute for Bee [...] pollinate wild and domesticated plants is the more intensified and constantly changing agriculture.“ The aim of PLAN4BEE is to establish a collaboration network with honey and wild bee researchers, pollination [...] bee communities; land-use characteristics and their influence on bee assemblages. The project also aims to add bee specimens to taxonomic reference collections and databases in the African partner countries

bodies, sediments and along food chains and link them to agronomic and biological observations. Our aim is to develop avoidance strategies and deliver guidance to improve agricultural practices. Protection [...] and small water bodies) for water and carbon storages as well as for greenhouse gas reductions. The aim is to adapt agricultural management to the changing climate and to strengthen the contribution of

growing media (e.g. as peat substitutes) and valuable raw materials for human and animal health. The aim of the JKI's research is the sustainable production and efficient, cycle-oriented use of biogenic raw

the grain to a future with more severe weather extremes, specifically heat and drought stress. “The aim of this coordinated effort is to provide wheat breeders with new tools, including superior stress adapted

companies, the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture and the Julius Kühn Institute, JKI in short, aims to adapt wheat to the changing climate. The recently launched project TERTIUS is supported by the [...] other genes derived from rye, which have a negative impact on the processing quality of wheat. The aim of TERTIUS is to overcome this challenge by breaking up the linkage between desired and undesired traits [...] far. Therefore, TERTIUS provides a valuable contribution to international wheat research activities aiming at the development of breeding strategies to achieve food security,” explains the President of the

With our research, we aim to uncover valuable trait variants like resistance against pathogens, drought tolerance, new growth types, grain quality and many more in so far unused plant genetic resources

from society and politics to make greater use of non-chemical means and methods to protect crops. The aim is also to introduce these strategies into practice and integrate them into cultivation systems in

of variety identities in the seven existing German grapevine collections was carried out with the aim of duplicating rare specimens of historical significance. See also VIVC: Vitis International Variety

friendly way and to increase the proportion of organically cultivated areas in viticulture. One of the aims of the international INTERREG research project WiVitis is to increase the cultivation and popularity [...] microscopic methods – which then are compared with traditional varieties and latest breeding material. The aim is to generate valid research data sets for the Upper Rhine region and promote PIWI cultivation across

distances, linkage map construction, QTL analyses, association studies and functional genome analyses are aimed at the development and application of (functional) molecular markers for both marker-assisted selection [...] research is focused on mechanisms of centromer-mediated chromosome elimination processes, with the aim to develop a new haploidization strategy suited for the generation of double-haploid lines for carrot [...] also under study. The analytical methods themselves are an object of research, especially with the aim to establish holistic and non-targeted methods suited for large-scale automatic plant analyses. With

Studies "This International Wheat Congress in Perth is a great success, as it met the Wheat Initiative's aim of uniting, exchanging knowledge, and cultivating collaborations to ensure the resilience and productive

political agenda, we want to learn from and profit from each other. The work of both institutions is aimed at the sustainable production of crop plants, which can be achieved, for example, by adapting plants

Bio-Economy of the Amazonas (Abio) and the Sustainable Amazonas Foundation (FAS) attended the event. The aim of the workshop was to identify existing expertise and, by pooling it, to support the sustainable use

role in shaping the soil microbiome. Many of these communication pathways are not yet understood. The aim of our work is therefore to unravel these signaling pathways at the molecular level, in order to consider

production in arable farming and grassland as well as on aspects of soil fertility. With our research, we aim to promote sustainable production of high-quality human food, animal feed, and energy crops. A particular

of this magnitude the joint declaration of intent “Towards a Chemical Pesticide-free Agriculture” aims to rethink the way research is carried out and develop new common research and experimentation strategies [...] de Montchalin, the French State Secretary of EU Affairs, establishes a European research alliance, aiming to build a scientific roadmap that will soon be presented to the European Commission, as a contribution

of the bioeconomy where appropriate. Through their cooperation, the contracting parties JKI and UEA aim to strengthen collaboration between Germany and Brazil in the agricultural sector as a whole. With

the plant using new DNA or RNA-based analyses and the newest "omics" and microscopy techniques. The aim of our research is better microbiome-based approaches in crop plant production, which means better

problems of today's agriculture result from the limited diversity of our crop plants. The JKI therefore aims to increase crop diversity and improve the biodiversity and ecosystem services of agricultural production

ss of plant protection products in the official authorisation process. Our strategy The Institute aims to make forests more resilient to diseases and pests by strengthening natural regulatory and defence

reduce nitrate pollution of ground and surface waters. Therefore, we develop and evaluate measures that aim to reduce leaching, e.g. in fertilizer application. The institute is also responsible for calculating

research in advance of plant breeding by breeding companies (pre-breeding). All research topics are aimed at efficient, sustainable and resilient horticulture with healthy and high-quality plants. We investigate

identity of microbial active ingredients. This is the basis for the registration of these products, which aim to help close control gaps. Fields of Activity Functional Biodiversity Biological Control Strategies

of documents and extends it to include an additional visual inspection of the equipment. ENTAM The aim of the European Network for Testing of Agricultural Machines(ENTAM 2.0) is to harmonise the testing

questions related to plant protection competently by combining research, evaluation and consultancy. The aim of our Institute is to minimize the risks which are connected with the use of plant protection systems

alternative crop to imports of natural rubber from rubber tree plantations. With our research, we aim to understand the heritage of desirable traits and develop material through pre-breeding, which flows

plant protection strategies Crop production occupies about 50% of the total land area in Germany. The aim of our scientific work is to estimate the consequences of different cultivation methods as comprehensively

diseases, the Institute is increasingly focussing on questions about the influence of climate change. The aim is to develop new grapevine varieties that are better adapted to the expected climatic challenges of

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

(ÖPV) in Berlin, comprises both, research projects and statutory responsibilities. Research: The aim of our work is to protect the agroecosystem as well as the crops and plant products that are produced

Researchers of the JKI are part of an international consortium that aims to make this small grain cereal more attractive for farmers and fit for the challenges of climate change as well. A current study [...] hardiness, modest requirements on soil and the lowest carbon footprint among cereals, the RYE-SUS project aims to optimize lodging resistance and drought stress tolerance. One of the key drivers in this field

cultivation system, in which oilseed rape and wheat are grown in alternating strips on the same field. It aims to increase biodiversity and thus improve ecosystem services while minimising reductions in yield

Abdulsalam wants to understand the “battle within the soil” At JKI, the Humboldt Fellow from Nigeria aims to find out how crop plants use microorganisms to defend themselves against plant-parasitic nematodes

urban green spaces. National action plan for the sustainable use of plant protection products The aim of the National Action Plan on Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products is to minimize risks during

and Urban Green evaluates the efficacy of active substances and plant protection products with the aim of ensuring that only effective and plant-compatible products are approved and that the risk of resistance

in farms, public green, forests, but also in other places such as landscape conservation areas. The aim of the surveys is to avert, with reasonable effort at an early stage, severe economic consequences

following day, all participants visited the greenhouse and laboratories at the Julius Kühn Institute. One aim of the training program is to train and develop young scientists in the field of breeding research

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, fungi, bacteria, viruses or even plants

stimulate or strengthen resistance responses in plants or even act directly against pathogens, my research aims to have a closer look at the interaction between plant microbiome and plant pathogenic nematodes.

whose establishment or spread would have serious economic, social or ecological consequences. The aim is to identify such harmful organisms quickly and unambiguously and to initiate appropriate measures

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multiple tests in European trade are avoided and the manufacturers' time and costs are saved. The aim is to provide the agricultural machinery industry, contractors and farmers within the ENTAM network

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 pests

systems can be implemented in commercial horticulture. As a research and development project, the aim of the project partners was to clarify previously unknown relationships in peat-reduced production

European research partners and breeders are coming together to jointly focus on a better understanding and adaptation of the genetic resources of strawberry, raspberry and blueberry for a sustainable

2015 and has been financially supported for the past three years with nearly 1.2 million euros. The aim of BRIDGE is to develop appropriate procedures to connect genetic, genomic and phenotypic information

here in Germany. It was sponsored by the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP). Aims of the workshop were: sharing knowledge, informing participants about the current situation of clubroot