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Apple Research at Hochschule Geisenheim University

In 2018/19, 25.5 kilos of apples were consumed per person in Germany – either as fresh fruit or as fruit products such as compote or juice. Apples are grown on 33,966 hectares throughout the country. On the German Apples Day on January 11, we give you an impression of Hochschule Geisenheim…

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Gesellschaft zur Förderungen der Hochschule Geisenheim (GFHG) Decides on Distribution of Funds for 2021

This year's general meeting of the Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Hochschule Geisenheim e. V. (GFHG) – association to promote Hochschule Geisenheim University – took place online on December 18, 2020, and was chaired by Dr. Franz-Josef Jung, 1st chairman of the Association.

In his address, Prof.…

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Wolf vs. Livestock Grazing – Nature Conservation vs. Agriculture?

Researchers from the universities of Geisenheim und Freiburg help foster mutual understanding in an emotionally heated debate

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Logistics University Ranking 2020: Hochschule Geisenheim University Among the Top Ten

Food Chain Management students improve their ranking among all institutions of higher education in the "Logistik Masters" competition by seven places compared to the previous year. Among universities of applied science, HGU moves up from 9th place in 2019 to 6th place.

 

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Hochschule Geisenheim University Makes Front Page of Journal of Fungi

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Wendland, Head of Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, provides some insight into the "Sporulation in Ashbya gossypii":

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2ND INTERNATIONAL OENOBIO CONFERENCE AT HOCHSCHULE GEISENHEIM UNIVERSITY

The 2nd International OENOBIO Conference, which was conducted online on November 9, 2020, at Hochschule Geisenheim University is funded through the Erasmus+ Program and was friendly supported by OIV (International Organisation of

Vine and Wine). The coordinating institution of the OENOBIO project…

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Gerd Erbslöh Prize 2020 for Master Thesis on "The Influence of Production Parameters on the Content of Coumarins and Furanocoumarins in Citrus Juices“

Philipp Lotz, graduate of the M.Sc. Beverage Technology program at Hochschule Geisenheim University, received the Gerd Erbslöh Prize worth 750 euros for his outstanding academic work. His findings can help identify counterfeits in the production of citrus juices more reliably in the future.

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New Joint European Study HESPER-HEALTH Examines the Positive Impact of Orange Juice and the Contained Plant Compound Hesperidin on the Cardiovascular System

In spring 2021, scientists from three institutes leading in their respective areas of research will kick-off the clinical research project HESPER-HEALTH. Its aim is to examine how a regular consumption of orange juice can help to maintain a normal blood pressure and improve the cardiovascular…

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WOW In-class & Online Seminar – Future Challenges in Wine Industry, December 3 – 4, 2020

Eine junge Frau mit dunklen Haaren riecht an einem Glas mit Wein, ein blonder junger Mann steht daneben © Hessen schafft Wissen – Steffen Böttcher

A two-day in-class and onlineseminar on Future Challenges in Wine Industry, such as climate change and sustainable production and management, will take place at Hochschule Geisenheim University in the first week of December 2020. Experts from Hochschule Geisenheim University and University of West…

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Collaboration between Geisenheim and University of Adelaide intensified

The two Geisenheim researchers Prof. Dr. Simone Loose and Dr. Signe Nelgen from the Department of Wine and Beverage Business joined the Adelaide Wine Economics Research Centre of the University of Adelaide (UoA) as Research Affiliates. Thereby Geisenheim joined the internationally unique research…

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