Knowledge & Perspectives
[Translate to English:] GLOHRA webinar with Prof. Dr. Amélia Camarinha Silva, today, 16:00 hrs [04.02.2025]
"Livestock microbiome and native resources for animal health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) reduction"more
"Restore-Diet": Keeping cholesterol, blood sugar and inflammation levels low [29.01.2025]
Prof. Stephan Bischoff's team contributed to an international study, recently published in the renowned CELL Journal more
Spotlight on Ligilactobacillus hohenheimensis [17.12.2024]
Researchers discover previously unknown bacteria in the small intestine of chickens. These microorganisms seem to influence the health and feed conversion of farm animalsmore
40% reduction in emissions in arable farming? Possible! [24.09.2024]
A study commissioned by the German Agricultural Industry Association (IVA) shows that greenhouse gas emissions in German arable farming could be reduced by 40% if existing technologies were applied consistently. The study, conducted under the direction of Professor Dr Enno Bahrs (University of Hohenheim), highlights four approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in...more
Searching the genome: How the spider orchid Ophrys sphegodes adapts to potential pollinators through sexual deception [05.08.2024]
Understanding the genetic mechanisms of adaptation to pollinators is a central question in plant evolutionary biology. The prominent role of pollinators in flower evolution is related to their dual function: enabling sexual reproduction and imposing selection on floral traits. This is particularly evident in plant species with a specialised pollination mechanism associated...more
Hop ingredients are also effective against coronaviruses [29.07.2024]
Certain ingredients in hops have proven antiviral activity against the coronavirus pathogen SARS-CoV-2, but its certainly not enough to consider treatment with beer...more
Safflower: renaissance of an old cultivated plant [24.06.2024]
This flowering, almost undemanding and extensive oil plant could make a contribution to increasing biodiversity in organic farming. Safflower is highly resistant to abiotic stress factors such as heat or drought - an advantage that should not be underestimated in view of climate change. What's more, the local cultivation of safflower creates economic opportunities for new,...more