Press releases on animals in research and teaching
New article in “Nature”:
Biodiversity even in oil palm plantations [24.05.2023]
(pug) Islands of trees in oil palm plantations can significantly increase farm biodiversity within five years without reducing productivity. This has been shown by a long-term project in Indonesia as part of the collaborative research center "EFForTS" at the University of Göttingen, a project in which the University of Hohenheim and the German Center for Integrative...more
Finally delicious:
New proteins to revolutionize gluten-free baked goods [24.05.2023]
Gluten is one of the largest natural proteins and has fantastic properties: It keeps a well-cooked dough airy until baking stabilizes the open-pore structure. Prof. Dr. Mario Jekle from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart is working on processes in which selected proteins from peas, rapeseed, rice, or maize, for example, directly replace gluten protein or can be linked to...more
Experts warn about hidden muscle atrophy [15.05.2023]
It is a condition that has received little attention to date, and it mainly affects people who are obese: due to a lack of exercise, this population group can suffer from gradual muscle atrophy, which remains hidden under the fat layer and thus undetected. Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Bischoff from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart is part of an international panel of experts...more
Simply EGG-genious:
Students invent edible packaging from eggshells [26.04.2023]
Ready-made meals like ramen noodles are ideal for quickly satisfying hunger: Open the bag, stir – done! However, the quick snacks produce a lot of environmentally harmful plastic waste. To tackle this problem, the student team EDGGY from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart rolled up its sleeves and developed edible packaging made from eggshells and other plant-based raw...more
EUR 2.6 million in REACT-EU recovery assistance:
New imaging device network advances research [21.04.2023]
The cliché that a picture often says more than 1,000 words holds true for research: A new pool of equipment at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart delivers high-resolution three-dimensional visualization of the objects under investigation. Another special feature: The devices can be linked together – so you can view the same detail at different scale levels. On 20 April...more
Sustainable Use of Phosphorus:
DFG Extends German-Chinese Research Training Group [15.02.2023]
Around 7 million euros to promote more sustainable use of the world's limited phosphate supply: The German-Chinese Research Training Group AMAIZE-P can continue its research on phosphorus as one of the most important nutrient elements for plants. The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a second funding period of another 4.5 years. Since 2018, junior researchers from...more
Digital Summit:
Chancellor Scholz chooses Phoenix agricultural robot as his favorite [09.12.2022]
Very Important Robot: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz brought the University of Hohenheim's agricultural robot "Phoenix" into the spotlight at the Digital Summit as the Chancellor’s Exhibit. In a discussion with Hohenheim agricultural scientists, the Chancellor had the researchers explain how the Swabian multi-talent is using its artificial intelligence and robotics to reconcile...more
Wastewater recycling:
Agriculture open to design fertilizers in principle [06.12.2022]
Farmers would use novel types of fertilizer made from biowaste and household wastewater – provided they are guaranteed to be pollutant-free. This is because the concern about contamination is the most important obstacle. For some of the respondents, a price reduction would increase their willingness to buy these products. Researchers at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart...more
Proteins from Pastures:
Success for initial feed trials [29.11.2022]
A tasty dish for chickens: Researchers from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart were able to feed the animals the first 50 kilos of protein extract that were obtained from pasture. Yet the plants found in fields and meadows offer much more than a new source of protein for pigs and poultry: They could also constitute an alternative to soy for human nutrition. They also...more
Joint research and development project improves herbicide treatment with high-performance sensors [16.11.2022]
For efficient use of herbicides: A joint initiative has been launched by Bosch, BASF Digital Farming, Amazone, and the University of Hohenheim in the form of the HoPla project, will conduct research into the use of high-performance sensors for smart herbicide treatment. The aim is to investigate how optical technologies and artificial intelligence can assist with the targeted...more