Prof. Dr. Joachim Schmid, since 2019 the head of Institute for Grapevine Breeding, Hochschule Geisenheim University. After finishing his studies of Viticulture and Enology at the University of Applied Sciences, Wiesbaden (1982 Dipl. Ing.) and completing his studies in Enology at Justus Liebig University, Gießen (1988, Dipl. Oen.), he graduated as PhD at the Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelm University, Bonn, 1998.
Professional practical trainings: 1982 Wiemer Winery, Dundee, NY, USA; 1983–84 Institute for Grapevine Breeding, Geilweilerhof, Germany; 1986–87 Grapevine Nursery PLANSEL, Montemer-o-Novo, Portugal. Since 1990 working as chief researcher at the 'Grapevine Breeding and Grafting' Institute of the Geisenheim University focusing on Detection and Maintaining Genetic Diversity of wild Vitis-species for Rootstock Breeding, Breeding of Phylloxera Resistant Rootstocks for Grapevines and Adaptability Screening of Rootstocks for different Soil Types.
Project start: 01.01.2018
Project end: 31.12.2022
Sponsor: Hessen State Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts
Many of the aromatic agents, fragrances and vitamins found in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products are plant-based. The fruits of blackcurrant, for example, are not only healthy, but they are also valued for their aroma compounds and essential oils. These substances are becoming increasingly attractive for industrial applications, and sustainable production methods are becoming more and more important. In the LOEWE project "AROMAplus", the research team wants to extract or refine plant metabolites with the help of enzymes and microorganisms such as yeasts, fungi and bacteria. In this process, plant residues resulting from the cultivation of blackcurrants or grapes are used as biological raw materials.
Project start: 01.01.2018
Project end: 31.12.2025