So far, it is primarily homeowners who have benefited from photovoltaic systems. For the energy transformation to succeed, however, it must also be possible for tenants to use electricity directly from the roof, says Julian Schulz, an alumnus of the University of Hohenheim. Together with Dr. Martin Lowinski, he has therefore founded the start-up metergrid, which supports...more
A "look inside the plant" - that is what new methods of plant breeding allow. They ensure that adapted varieties will be available more quickly in the future. Prof. Dr. Tobias Würschum has been Director of the Department of Plant Breeding at the University of Hohenheim since March 2020. With his work, he wants to contribute to securing food for the world's population. more
Grain legumes have great potential for smallholder farms in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): They could improve the food, income, and sustainability situation in a climate-friendly way. Strategies and techniques for making better use of this potential are being developed in a collaborative project with the participation of the University of Hohenheim. The European Union is funding...more
How can we succeed in baking bread that is absolutely gluten-free and that is similar to what we are used to, both in terms of taste and texture? This question is being investigated by the collaborative project PROTAX with the participation of the University of Hohenheim. The researchers are relying on gluten-free starting materials such as oats, corn, and rice. The German...more
A new heavily funded research area at the University of Hohenheim looks at the relationship between nitrogen fertilization, protein content, and the baking properties of bread wheat. The goal here is to obtain an optimum baking result by combining the right choice of cultivars and ideal nitrogen supply, while reducing nitrogen at the same time. The German Research Foundation...more
The war in Ukraine is close and yet often feels far away. That changes when you talk to people who fled the Russian attack. The Ukrainian neurologist Dr. Maryna Horobeiko has been working as a visiting scientist at the Institute for Health Care & Public Management at the University of Hohenheim since June. In an interview with Online-Kurier, she talks about her experiences and...more
Are you and your study group looking for an undisturbed spot? How about a cozy session outdoors? Effective immediately, a shed at the Agricultural Experiment Station on the golden field (near the residence hall Schwerzstraße / Egilolfstraße) with beer table set & flipchart is available for booking for students. Other outdoor learning locations will follow shortly. The Online...more
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