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Crops for the desert
Researchers led by the University of Bonn and Gobabeb/Namibia study drought-adapted melon varieties Southern Africa has a rich bounty of crop varieties, crop wild relatives, orphan crops and underuti
Researchers led by the University of Bonn and Gobabeb/Namibia study drought-adapted melon varieties Southern Africa has a rich bounty of crop varieties, crop wild relatives, orphan crops and underuti
Meat consumption must fall by at least 75 percent
However, in small quantities it can be quite sustainable, shows a study by the University of Bonn If our planet Earth is to continue feeding us in the future, rich countries must significantly reduce their meat consumption - ideally by at least 75 percent.
However, in small quantities it can be quite sustainable, shows a study by the University of Bonn If our planet Earth is to continue feeding us in the future, rich countries must significantly reduce their meat consumption - ideally by at least 75 percent.
Sustainable Food Systems for a Crisis-proof Society
The invasion of Ukraine entails rapid price increases not only for energy, but also for food. Ukraine is one of the world's top agricultural producers - it produces 11 percent of the world's wheat and more than 50 percent of sunflower oil.
The invasion of Ukraine entails rapid price increases not only for energy, but also for food. Ukraine is one of the world's top agricultural producers - it produces 11 percent of the world's wheat and more than 50 percent of sunflower oil.
Nutrients or poison?
TUM@Freising: Lecture on the importance of boron, arsenic and other semimetals for agriculture The semimetal boron is an essential microelement for plants.
TUM@Freising: Lecture on the importance of boron, arsenic and other semimetals for agriculture The semimetal boron is an essential microelement for plants.
Root symbiosis is regulated through nutrient status of plants
Phosphorus is one of the most important nutrients for plants. Among other functions, it is needed to create substances for the plant's immune system, for the healthy development of seeds and for root growth.
Phosphorus is one of the most important nutrients for plants. Among other functions, it is needed to create substances for the plant's immune system, for the healthy development of seeds and for root growth.
’More support needed for pollination services in agriculture’
Agroecologist from the University of Göttingen emphasises their importance for food security of smallholder farmers The global decline of pollinators threatens the reproductive success of 90 per cent of all wild plants globally and the yield of 85 per cent of the world's most important crops.
Agroecologist from the University of Göttingen emphasises their importance for food security of smallholder farmers The global decline of pollinators threatens the reproductive success of 90 per cent of all wild plants globally and the yield of 85 per cent of the world's most important crops.
More diversity for our farms and forks
Domestication of plants adds to the range of available food As a contribution to increasing crop variety for improved food security in Subsaharan Africa, a leafy vegetable which is rich in vitamins and minerals shall be domesticated. At present, however, as highlighted by a research team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) together with researchers from Nigeria, the plants still contain highly toxic substances that are carcinogenic and liver-damaging.
Domestication of plants adds to the range of available food As a contribution to increasing crop variety for improved food security in Subsaharan Africa, a leafy vegetable which is rich in vitamins and minerals shall be domesticated. At present, however, as highlighted by a research team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) together with researchers from Nigeria, the plants still contain highly toxic substances that are carcinogenic and liver-damaging.
Using genomics to save the bees
2021 Agricultural Greater Good Grant awarded to Göttingen University molecular biologist The international Illumina Agricultural Greater Good Grant recognizes research proposals that will increase th
2021 Agricultural Greater Good Grant awarded to Göttingen University molecular biologist The international Illumina Agricultural Greater Good Grant recognizes research proposals that will increase th
At what temperature the weather becomes a problem
Climate change leads to increasing heat strain for humans, animals and crops When extreme heat becomes more frequent and temperatures remain high for extended periods of time, as it is currently the c
Climate change leads to increasing heat strain for humans, animals and crops When extreme heat becomes more frequent and temperatures remain high for extended periods of time, as it is currently the c
More sustainability on farmland
Agriculture has significant impacts on the environment, nature, soils and biodiversity. Figures published by the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture in 2018 showed that more than 50 percent of the land is used for agriculture.
Agriculture has significant impacts on the environment, nature, soils and biodiversity. Figures published by the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture in 2018 showed that more than 50 percent of the land is used for agriculture.
Food Consumption during Covid-19: regional and sustainable please!
Göttingen University researchers survey German consumers on shopping, eating and cooking behaviour For the third time during the pandemic, researchers at the University of Göttingen have surveyed consumers in Germany.
Göttingen University researchers survey German consumers on shopping, eating and cooking behaviour For the third time during the pandemic, researchers at the University of Göttingen have surveyed consumers in Germany.
Happy Birthday, Sendung mit der Maus!
Celebrating 50th anniversary with TUM-Hyperloop in birthday show It's the mouse's birthday - and at TUM we're celebrating #mitderMaus, too! We wish the popular TV program "Sendung mit der Maus" (WDR) all the best for its 50th birthday anniversary on March 7.
Celebrating 50th anniversary with TUM-Hyperloop in birthday show It's the mouse's birthday - and at TUM we're celebrating #mitderMaus, too! We wish the popular TV program "Sendung mit der Maus" (WDR) all the best for its 50th birthday anniversary on March 7.
Göttingen professors share their expert opinions on more sustainable nutrition
Germany's Scientific Advisory Board for Agricultural Policy, Food and Consumer Health Protection (WBAE) submits recommendations to the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Germany's Scientific Ad
Germany's Scientific Advisory Board for Agricultural Policy, Food and Consumer Health Protection (WBAE) submits recommendations to the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Germany's Scientific Ad
Changes in farming urgent to rescue biodiversity
Over 360 scientists from 42 countries - led by the University of Göttingen and Westlake University China - call for transition of food production systems to agroecological principles. Humans depend on farming for their very survival but this activity takes up more than one third of the world's landmass and endangers 62% of all threatened species globally.
Over 360 scientists from 42 countries - led by the University of Göttingen and Westlake University China - call for transition of food production systems to agroecological principles. Humans depend on farming for their very survival but this activity takes up more than one third of the world's landmass and endangers 62% of all threatened species globally.
Nutrition in the days of COVID
An interview with Prof. Hans Hauner about COVID-19 and nutritional medicine The current Corona outbreak affects nearly all aspects of medicine and of everyday life in general. In this context, questions about the importance of nutrition arise frequently; these include questions about how the right diet could protect you from contracting a COVID infection or about the influence nutrition could have on the progression of the disease.
An interview with Prof. Hans Hauner about COVID-19 and nutritional medicine The current Corona outbreak affects nearly all aspects of medicine and of everyday life in general. In this context, questions about the importance of nutrition arise frequently; these include questions about how the right diet could protect you from contracting a COVID infection or about the influence nutrition could have on the progression of the disease.
More taxpayers’ money for the environment and public benefit
Common Agricultural Policy reform: More than 3,600 researchers call for science to be taken into consideration Life Scientists from across Europe call for swift and effective action from the EU with regard to its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Common Agricultural Policy reform: More than 3,600 researchers call for science to be taken into consideration Life Scientists from across Europe call for swift and effective action from the EU with regard to its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Veronika Somoza succeeds Thomas Hofmann
Veronika Somoza will take on her new post as Scientific Director of the Executive Board of the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (Leibniz-LSB@TUM) as of November 1, 2019. She succeeds Prof. Thomas Hofmann, who is leaving the Leibniz-Institute, located in Freising, for his new position as President of the Technical University of Munich (TUM).
Veronika Somoza will take on her new post as Scientific Director of the Executive Board of the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (Leibniz-LSB@TUM) as of November 1, 2019. She succeeds Prof. Thomas Hofmann, who is leaving the Leibniz-Institute, located in Freising, for his new position as President of the Technical University of Munich (TUM).
Agricultural sciences at TU Munich on the rise
Campus news The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is setting new trends in agricultural sciences: Under the leitmotif of digitalization, the "World Agricultural Systems Center - Hans Eisenmann-Foru
Campus news The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is setting new trends in agricultural sciences: Under the leitmotif of digitalization, the "World Agricultural Systems Center - Hans Eisenmann-Foru
Ghana’s pineapple farmers need more intensive training
Research news Simple technologies can be learned effectively through imitation, while complex methods require professional training.
Research news Simple technologies can be learned effectively through imitation, while complex methods require professional training.
Draft sequence of the rye genome
Research news A team of German plant researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and from the Leibniz-Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research in Gatersleben (IPK) reports on a whole-genome draft sequence of rye.
Research news A team of German plant researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and from the Leibniz-Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research in Gatersleben (IPK) reports on a whole-genome draft sequence of rye.
How do we talk about the "GMO tomato"?
Termin Biotechnology's intrusions into the realm of animals and plants has blurred the distinction between animate nature and inanimate technology.
Termin Biotechnology's intrusions into the realm of animals and plants has blurred the distinction between animate nature and inanimate technology.
Smart food - science shines a spotlight on diets
Campus news Edition No. 11 of our science and technology magazine "Technologist" is here! It provides cutting-edge research from the Eurotech Universities Alliance and beyond.
Campus news Edition No. 11 of our science and technology magazine "Technologist" is here! It provides cutting-edge research from the Eurotech Universities Alliance and beyond.
Seven vegetable calories to one calorie of animal origin
Many people think that a vegan lifestyle is all about renunciation and asceticism. A group of TUM students is trying to work against this prejudgment and to inspire fellow vegetarians and vegans at the same time.
Many people think that a vegan lifestyle is all about renunciation and asceticism. A group of TUM students is trying to work against this prejudgment and to inspire fellow vegetarians and vegans at the same time.
Science you can touch
Termin Coinciding with the opening ceremony of the Oktoberfest in Munich, the Bavarian Central Agricultural Festival (ZLF) will also be opening on September 17, 2016 on the Theresienwiese.
Termin Coinciding with the opening ceremony of the Oktoberfest in Munich, the Bavarian Central Agricultural Festival (ZLF) will also be opening on September 17, 2016 on the Theresienwiese.
"Does beer even have to be liquid?"
Professor Thomas Becker of the Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology at Technical University of Munich (TUM) on the discussion surrounding the Reinheitsgebot - the German beer purity law -, the latest research projects and the beer of tomorrow.
Professor Thomas Becker of the Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology at Technical University of Munich (TUM) on the discussion surrounding the Reinheitsgebot - the German beer purity law -, the latest research projects and the beer of tomorrow.
From "Brewers’ Course" to beverage science with global impact
In some circles, brewing science is referred to be the "original Bavarian" discipline, since it started out at the Weihenstephan brewery 150 years ago.
In some circles, brewing science is referred to be the "original Bavarian" discipline, since it started out at the Weihenstephan brewery 150 years ago.
Event - Today
Group 'Transformationsuni 2.0' accepts University of Freiburg's offer of talks and vacates occupied lecture hall
Group 'Transformationsuni 2.0' accepts University of Freiburg's offer of talks and vacates occupied lecture hall
Life Sciences - Jun 23
Patrick Cramer appointed new President-elect of the Max Planck Society as of June 2023
Patrick Cramer appointed new President-elect of the Max Planck Society as of June 2023

Environment - Jun 23
Statement of the University of Freiburg in Reaction to the Activities of the Group 'Transformationsuni 2.0'
Statement of the University of Freiburg in Reaction to the Activities of the Group 'Transformationsuni 2.0'