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Growth or immune response? Higher organisms must constantly balance these two priorities. As in humans, hormones regulate this balance in plants as well. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now discovered a mechanism by which plant steroid hormones can inhibit immune responses and thereby make resources available for growth.

Climate change is altering crop yields—but not to the same extent for all plants. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) found that yields are also influenced by the extent to which plants rely on insect pollination. The findings highlight how agriculture must adapt to climate change.

Many people are now on vacation for a few weeks—things are getting a little quieter here, too. We hope you have a great time and look forward to a breath of fresh air and new ideas. Best regards from the HEF team

Karevo’s machines can sort up to ten tons of potatoes per hour. The AI-powered optical recognition system achieves 95 percent accuracy. The founder’s journey took him from a potato farm to the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and ultimately to his own startup.

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have visualized the complex network of plant roots and mycorrhizal fungi in soil in three dimensions for the first time. The researchers see this method as a promising tool for studying climate-resilient plants.

Im Format „Made in Europe“ besuchen die Reporter von Euronews auch die Forschungsstation in Dürnast, um über Agri-Photovoltaik zu berichten. Ab Minute 6 sehen Sie im Video Aufnahmen aus Dürnast. [Weiterleitung zu YouTube]

In a relaxed atmosphere, more than 60 researchers were able to discuss their work and new research approaches at the Weihenstephan Science Dating event.

At the ‘Show and Tell’ event on 15 July, TUM, LfL and HSWT presented eight AgroMissionHub projects that had received funding. They highlighted just how much of a difference joint agricultural research makes.

Congratulations to all 2026 graduates of the Department of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences! At the graduation ceremony on June 26, the graduates celebrated together with their families and friends, the student council, Prof. Hülsbergen, and Prof. Hückelhoven.

Smart Farming is changing how agriculture works. But how can digital agriculture help to protect biodiversity while also considering the global challenge of feeding an increasing number of humans? Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) argue that biodiversity needs to become an explicit target of smart farming and present the potential and challenges of Smart Farming for biodiversity.