Leibniz-Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ)
The Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) works on the scientific base of ecologically meaningful and also effective production of garden produce. Thereby we hope to help the environment, the competitiveness of the growers and the needs of the consumers. We work together with universities, other research institutes and producers, also beyond the borders of Germany and Europe. The currently most successful research areas of the Institute are vegetable production systems in the field and in glasshouses, as well as plant propagation and seed research of ornamentals.
Address
Leibniz-Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ)
Theodor-Echtermeyer-Weg 1
14979 Großbeeren
Brandenburg
Phone: +49 (0)33701-78131
Fax: +49 (0)33701-55391
email: igzev(@)igzev.de
Activities:
- Research
Focus of Research:
- Adventitious root formation and production of young plants
- Biological fundamentals of pathogen management
- Embryogenesis and seed development
- Environmental stress imposed on physiology of yield and quality
- Horticultural practice and modern production
- Nutrient fluxes in horticulture
- Plant growth and micro climate
- Quality in food supply chains
- Reduction of vegetable allergies
- Sustainability and stability of management systems
Networks:
- Leibniz-Gemeinschaft (WGL)
- German agricultural research alliance (DAFA)
Coordinated projects
- Collaborative project: Mobile sensor system to consider soil heterogeneity in precision farming in agriculture and horticulture – Subproject 1 Details of Collaborative project: Mobile sensor system to consider soil heterogeneity in precision farming in agriculture and horticulture – Subproject 1
- Collaborative project: Optimization of biofumigation for the non-chemical control of soil-borne pathogens – Subproject 3 Details of Collaborative project: Optimization of biofumigation for the non-chemical control of soil-borne pathogens – Subproject 3
- Collaborative project: Site-adapted nitrogen management based on subarea specific data processing – sytem-, hard- and software solution - subproject 1 Details of Collaborative project: Site-adapted nitrogen management based on subarea specific data processing – sytem-, hard- and software solution - subproject 1
- Collaborative project: Use of new molecular techniques for improving the breeding of bud-flowering Calluna vulgaris L. (Hull): an interdisciplinary approach for strengthening innovation and competitiveness. – Subproject 1 Details of Collaborative project: Use of new molecular techniques for improving the breeding of bud-flowering Calluna vulgaris L. (Hull): an interdisciplinary approach for strengthening innovation and competitiveness. – Subproject 1
- Establishment of embryogenic cell lines in Cyclamen persicum: Identification of relevant factors for embryogenic competence using expression analyses Details of Establishment of embryogenic cell lines in Cyclamen persicum: Identification of relevant factors for embryogenic competence using expression analyses
- Measures to control fungal infestation on garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.) for production of pathogen-free seeds in organic farming Details of Measures to control fungal infestation on garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.) for production of pathogen-free seeds in organic farming
- Modification of gene expression in Arabidopsis thaliana AOP (L.) - effects on glucosinolate and resistance to insects and pathogens Details of Modification of gene expression in Arabidopsis thaliana AOP (L.) - effects on glucosinolate and resistance to insects and pathogens
- Using the EU Rotate model for reducing nitrogen losses in the German field vegetable farming Details of Using the EU Rotate model for reducing nitrogen losses in the German field vegetable farming
- WeGa - Work Packages 4.5 and 5.2 Details of WeGa - Work Packages 4.5 and 5.2
Coordinated projects of subordinate institutions 5
Involved in research projects:
- Biological soil disinfection for the sustainable and intensive production of woody plants Details of Biological soil disinfection for the sustainable and intensive production of woody plants
- Key factors influencing fate and activity of bacterial inoculants and their effect on the indigenous microbial community in the rhizosphere Details of Key factors influencing fate and activity of bacterial inoculants and their effect on the indigenous microbial community in the rhizosphere
- Preservation of biodiversity and regionalisation: cultivation suitability and regional marketing possibilities for historic tomato species in NRW organic farming Details of Preservation of biodiversity and regionalisation: cultivation suitability and regional marketing possibilities for historic tomato species in NRW organic farming
- QUALITYLOWINPUTFOOD Improving quality and safety and reduction of cost in the European organic and 'low input' supply chains' Details of QUALITYLOWINPUTFOOD Improving quality and safety and reduction of cost in the European organic and 'low input' supply chains'
- SPP 1315: Isotope fractionation associated with sorption of polar and ionogenic pesticides to soil horizon A and B components - Fundamental studies and modelling Subproject: Isotope fractionation associated with natural reactions and sorption of pesticides: Analytical development and initial process studies Details of SPP 1315: Isotope fractionation associated with sorption of polar and ionogenic pesticides to soil horizon A and B components - Fundamental studies and modelling Subproject: Isotope fractionation associated with natural reactions and sorption of pesticides: Analytical development and initial process studies
- SPP 1315: Modification of pore surface physicochemistry in unsaturated media by formation of biogeochemical interfaces - Contact angle analysis and relevance for sorption and transport of solutes and colloids Details of SPP 1315: Modification of pore surface physicochemistry in unsaturated media by formation of biogeochemical interfaces - Contact angle analysis and relevance for sorption and transport of solutes and colloids
Subordinate Institutions:
- IGZ - Department of Modelling and Knowledge Transfer (IGZ-M/WT)- Details of IGZ-M/WT
- IGZ - Department Quality (IGZ-Q)- Details of IGZ-Q
- IGZ - Department of Plant Health (IGZ-PG)- Details of IGZ-PG
- IGZ - Department of Plant Nutrition (IGZ-PE)- Details of IGZ-PE
- IGZ - Plant Propagation (IGZ-PV)- Details of IGZ-PV