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The Upper Middle Rhine Valley will host the 2029 Federal Horticulture Show (Bundesgartenschau, BUGA) which is expected to be a mega-event. The famous flower and landscaping exhibition is the result of a development process that will have a lasting impact on the region and also represents a special...

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Horticultural business are confronted with many uncertainties and are often subject to external factors that affect production and sales. However, required planning decisions have often been based on experience and rules of thumb so far. As part of the PlantGrid project, the Department of Fresh...

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

Can maths help us make a better cup of coffee? Yes, indeed! Because each of the coffee making processes, such as grinding and roasting, are science-driven. Great taste and subtle flavors are not a coincidence but rather the result of mathematical models. In cooperation with PROBAT, the world market...

Sure! From a scientif point of view, summer is an important time for the research project "HessenStern" because the team can finally collect and evaluate the results of the study. As part of the project, a sustainable poinsettia with a long lifespan called "Frieda Freude" has been produced in...