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Beans, Peas, Soy & Co.:
EU Project Promotes Cultivation of Pulses in Europe [20.06.2017]
Fewer imports, less fertiliser, more sustainability - there are good reasons for expanding the cultivation of pulses in Europe. Up to the present, the valuable protein-rich plants are cultivated in very few areas. The EU project TRUE with partners from 10 countries wants to change that. Researchers from the University of Hohenheim are part of the project. They are examining...more
Innovation in the European Bioeconomy:
15 million euro project optimizes value chains for miscanthus and hemp [13.06.2017]
There are three essential conditions for further developing the bioeconomy as a sustainable alternative to fossil oil: sustainable products with strong market potential, a reliable and affordable supply of sustainably produced biomass, and a better link between biomass producers and the processing industry. Other important factors include avoiding competition with food...more
Early career researchers:
University of Hohenheim Expands Career Support [06.06.2017]
Transparent qualification paths, support in career planning, interdisciplinary qualification for careers in and outside of universities, and special promotion of the highest performing researchers - these are the cornerstones of the University of Hohenheim’s new personnel development plan. President's Office, Senate, and University Council have unanimously passed the plan....more
Gender Equality & Diversity:
New Gender Plan To Accelerate Successful Development [22.05.2017]
Reaching gender equality, increasing cultural diversity, and developing a diversity plan - these are the guidelines for the University of Hohenheim’s diversity policies. They are summarized in a new Gender Plan, which the University Senate has now passed. The University of Hohenheim thereby continues its long-standing, successful gender equality policies.more
Ancient grain & baking quality:
Largest spelt test to date reveals major differences in quality [03.05.2017]
High yield, resistance to lodging and disease: These were the priority criteria in the cultivation and breeding of spelt up to now. However, according to the results of the largest spelt test ever with some 160 spelt varieties, this prioritization disregards the requirements of bakers. The evaluation of this trial is now presented by the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart....more