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The semimetal boron is an essential microelement for plants. It is responsible for the strength of plant cell walls and a variety of transport processes, for example of water and growth… [read more]

Alternative production systems to provide the growing global population with healthy, nutritious and sustainably produced foodstuffs are currently gaining considerable attention. In this… [read more]

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is among the world’s 25 best universities in five subjects and among the top 50 in six other areas. These are among the results of the latest QS… [read more]

European Center for Allergy Research Foundation awards seal for apple varieties - In a few years, apples that are officially deemed allergy-friendly will be avaiable supermarkets. The apples… [read more]

The war on Ukraine has made it impossible for many young people to continue their studies. In response to these extraordinary circumstances, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has… [read more]

The neuroscientist Prof. Julijana Gjorgjieva will be awarded with the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize this year. It is considered the most important award in Germany for scientists in their early… [read more]

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… [read more]

The Elite Network of Bavaria, an initiative of the Free State of Bavaria, is awarding 3.3 million Euros to fund an International Doctorate Program at the Technical University of Munich… [read more]

Protected areas are among the most effective tools for preserving biodiversity. However, new protected areas are often created without considering existing ones. This can lead to an… [read more]

Within one year the Chair of Reproductive Biotechnology of Prof. Benjamin Schusser has welcomed three new researchers, who acquired prestigious fellowships of the Alexander von Humboldt… [read more]