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Ancient grain emmer:
Variety selection and manual dexterity – the keys to success [11.04.2022]
So-called "ancient grain species" such as emmer are becoming increasingly popular – but their establishment is by no means a foregone conclusion. This was demonstrated by what is probably the world's largest emmer trial at the University of Hohenheim. "Even in the case of little used species such as emmer, there are dozens of varieties whose traits differ considerably,"...more
QS Subject Ranking:
University of Hohenheim remains Germany's No. 1 in agricultural research [11.05.2022]
Germany's top university in agricultural sciences: The University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart remains unchallenged in its first place position in the QS World University Ranking by Subject 2022 published recently. In Europe, it is among the top ten in this area, in 8th place. The University of Hohenheim is also one of the world's leading universities in the field of agricultural...more
Giant grass miscanthus:
Bioethanol source with negative CO2 balance [06.04.2022]
A significant reduction in greenhouse gas is feasible. This is the conclusion reached by researchers at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart. The trick: A combination of bioethanol production from renewable resources with carbon capture and storage technologies. Depending on the calculation approach used, a reduction of more than 100 percent compared to the EU benchmark...more
University President of the Year:
Prof. Dr. Dabbert among the top five most popular university presidents in Germany [06.04.2022]
Scientists have chosen: This year, Prof. Dr. Stephan Dabbert from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart is once again one of the most popular university presidents in Germany. The results of this year's ranking were announced on 28 March 2022 by the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers. With a school grade of 1.86, Prof. Dr. Dabbert was ranked 4th - and...more
University of Hohenheim condemns attack on Ukraine [25.02.2022]
The University of Hohenheim management is horrified by the war in Eastern Europe. "Ukraine is a sovereign state. There is absolutely no justification for the attack,” stated Prof. Dr. Stephan Dabbert, President of the University of Hohenheim. "We are greatly concerned for the people of Ukraine who are suffering - especially those in higher education with whom we are in direct...more