Plant biotechnology is an integral part of modern plant breeding. The establishment of genome editing in recent years has led to another quantum leap in the biotechnological possibilities for improving crops and has also increased society's openness towards plant genetic engineering. The aim of this youngest working group of the Plant Breeding Society (Gesellschaft für Pflanzenzüchtung,…

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Tim Beissinger (Heritable Agriculture, Mountain View, CA/USA) 

Title: “tba”

The seminar will start at 14:00 am in the lecture hall plus Video stream via Zoom.

Link: https://ipk-gatersleben-de.zoom-x.de/j/64783767811?pwd=hndGuIynz0tMsTZ3oKnPjTsgHfQDL8.1 (ID: 647 8376 7811 / Kenncode: 184928) 

On 22 August 2026, the sports ground in Gatersleben will once again be transformed into a hub of activity, socialising and good cheer. From 9.00 am until late, you can look forward to a varied day featuring exciting competitions, hands-on activities and a colourful programme of events for the whole family.

Whether you want to take part yourself, cheer on your friends and family, or…

Welcome to the Sixth International Symposium on the Nitrogen Nutrition of Plants - Nitrogen 2026. The event brings together scientists studying the genetic, molecular, and physiological aspects of nitrogen nutrition in plants, from root uptake and transport of different nitrogen forms, through nitrogen metabolism, to plant strategies that enhance nitrogen use efficiency.