Soil Sciences
The division aims at optimizing the organic production of annual
crops with a focus on vegetable production. As part of the long
term DOK Trial we look at the fundamental principles of soil fertility
with a focus on carbon cycles and microbial species diversity. We
are also interested in questions relating to biodynamic farming
practices such as the use of the preparations in conjunction with
fertilizer use and soil cultivation.
In the field of vegetable production we improve plant nutrition,
for example by using green manures and mycorrhizal fungi. The development
of the organic production of ornamental plants is a particularly
topical issue. We also help to overcome the shortage of organically
produced seed (www.organicXseeds.com) and support organic plant
breeding.
Research areas
Team
 Team of the division
Publications
Publications of the division in the Organic Eprints Database |
