https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from University of Hohenheim Tomato plants possess a sophisticated system to protect themselves against herbivores: the signaling peptide Systemin triggers a cascade of plant defense responses. https://phys.org/news/2025-08-previously-unknown-peptide-tomato-defenses.html Molecular & Computational biology Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:03:04 EDT news675082981 Wheat contains many valuable nutrients—and can help to make a diet with bread even healthier. However, the nutrient content depends on the type of wheat. A rapid test method could help to increase the nutrient content of wheat along the entire value chain. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-bread-future-wheat-nutritious.html Agriculture Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:32:04 EDT news670599121 According to leading experts, the following topics must now feature at the very top of the political agenda: the transition to a circular economy, the promotion of research and innovation, the dismantling of legal hurdles, the creation of fair market conditions, and the promotion of regional bioeconomy initiatives. The message is clear: strengthening the bioeconomy strengthens Germany as a business location. https://phys.org/news/2025-02-bioeconomy-demands-economy-future.html Ecology Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:55:41 EST news658508135 A research team at the University of Hohenheim and Technical University of Munich has developed a new transdisciplinary approach to resolve the tradeoff between biodiversity and agricultural production. https://phys.org/news/2024-04-hybrid-intelligence-biodiversity-agriculture.html Ecology Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:48:04 EDT news632054881 The volunteers participating in a tasting study at the University of Hohenheim tested a new food: microalgae. The taste is reminiscent of fish and the recipe is still being fine-tuned. From a nutritional point of view, the single-cell organisms are veritable all-rounders. Just like marine fish, they are a source of important omega-3 fatty acids and high levels of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and carotenoids. https://phys.org/news/2023-10-microalgae-environmentally-friendly-healthy-alternative.html Cell & Microbiology Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:50:04 EDT news616085401 Plant-based alternatives to dairy products do not have to copy the original—but in addition to tasting good, they should also have a pleasant mouthfeel and a varied product range, according to the results of a recent acceptance study. To obtain the results, the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart surveyed consumers in a total of six European countries. This revealed major cultural differences—but also commonalities that providers should pay attention to. https://phys.org/news/2023-08-vegan-trend-europe-germany-substitutes.html Social Sciences Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:33:31 EDT news611310760 In a large-scale study, now published in npj Science of Food and conducted by the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart and the University Medical Center Mainz, researchers identified a total of 2,896 different proteins in 150 flour samples from the five types of wheat—einkorn, emmer, spelt, and durum and common wheat. In addition to the place of cultivation, the respective variety plays a major role. That information could be put to good use. Proteins, whose occurrence depends primarily on the variety, could be influenced by targeted breeding. This could lead to better baking quality, higher yields, and also improved tolerance. https://phys.org/news/2023-06-wheat-differ-greatly-protein-composition.html Molecular & Computational biology Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:08:04 EDT news606388082 Islands of trees in oil palm plantations can significantly increase farm biodiversity within five years without reducing productivity. This has been shown by a long-term project in Indonesia as part of the collaborative research center "EFForTS" at the University of Göttingen, a project in which the University of Hohenheim and the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig were also involved. The scientists created experimental areas of trees on the island of Sumatra to counteract the species depletion caused by the intensive cultivation of oil palms. The results appeared in the current issue of the journal Nature. https://phys.org/news/2023-05-islands-trees-oil-palm-plantations.html Ecology Thu, 25 May 2023 10:58:03 EDT news604231081