News from the Department of General and Organic Viticulture

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Thirsty for knowledge? Come and see us face-to-face at ProWein!

Visit our booth in hall 1 / A63 and get to know our latest research and industry projects. Our trade fair team is particularly excited to tell you more about our degree programs and find the right choice for you.

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BDO Web Seminar Discusses Effects on German and Ukrainian Wine Industry

Sometimes the words of a ten-year old can move you to tears. That’s how many participants of the BDO seminar on March 31, 2022 felt like because the first web seminar after the relaunch turned out to be a very emotional event. It focused on the exchange with Ukrainian colleagues affected by the…

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Geisenheim Research Forum 2021: More than 40 Posters, 36 Presentations, Groundbreaking Projects and Fertile Ground for New Ideas

For two days - between September 30 and October 1, 2021 - the Aula of Hochschule Geisenheim University turned into a vibrant hub for innovative ideas. Divided into the University's five research focal points, experts presented their projects and engaged in scientific discussions

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Wine Industry and Key Stakeholders Join Forces to Define Sustainability

For the first time, more than 40 key actors in the production and marketing of wine around the world have joined forces to accelerate action as sustainability challenges mount. The newly formed Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) is a unique coalition of leading wine brands, small producers,…

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Organizing Help for Flood Vicitims

Hochschule Geisenheim University is coordinating professional support for the "green sector" in cooperation with partners and sponsors and the Geisenheim Alumni Association (VEG)

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2021 OIV Research Grants to Support Priority Programs

Within the framework of developing its Strategic Plan, the OIV (International Organization of Vine and Wine) grants research scholarships on a yearly basis to support priority programs. The scholarships are granted for a short period (six months to fifteen months maximum) and provided for specific…

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Geisenheim Professor Appointed OIV Honorary President

Prof. Dr. Monika Christmann, Head of the Department of Enology at Hochschule Geisenheim University, chaired the 19th OIV General Assembly (International Organization of Vine and Wine) in Paris on July 12, 2021, standing in for the outgoing President and new Vice President, Regina Vanderlinde, who…

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Hochschule Geisenheim University Receives Funding for a Project for Biological Control of Spotted Wing Drosophila

The invasive drosophila suzukii, commonly known as spotted wing drosophila, has become a serious fruit crop pest in Germany and Europe, causing severe damage to berry fruits, cherries and (red) grapevines. So far, there are no effective biological control methods. Therefore, the research project…

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German Council of Science and Humanities Recommends Funding of "Viticulture Adaptation Center for Sustainability and Climate Change (VITA)" at Hochschule Geisenheim University

About 32.6 million euros for a new science building for viticulture, sustainability and climate change – the German Council of Science and Humanities has recommended funding the application of Hochschule Geisenheim University

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Cooking Wine

The term "cooking wine" can either refer to regular wines used for cooking or to wines with higher salt levels or special preservatives that were added to achieve a more stable product once opened. (Wine Spectator, 2019) As alcohol can break down fats and make meat more tender, it is favorably used…

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