Plant Biology Professors and Supervisors in Germany

Professors in plant biology in germany

1,005 professors found

Professor for Plant Cell and Molecular Biology

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

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Germany

Research Interests

Botany

Crop Science

Plant Biology

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Plant Reproduction

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Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

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Germany

Research Interests

Botany

Crop Science

Plant Biology

Plant-microbe Interaction

Plant Microb

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University of Göttingen

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Germany

Research Interests

Botany

Cell Biology

Plant Biology

Plant Evolution

Endosymbiosis

Professor

University of Cologne

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Germany

Research Interests

Biochemistry

Crop Science

Plant Biology

Plant Immunity

Protein Chemistry

Crop Functional Genomics University of Bonn 53113 Bonn Germany

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Germany

Research Interests

Crop Science

Agronomy

Plant Biology

Plant Breeding

Maize

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

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Germany

Research Interests

Botany

Crop Science

Plant Biology

Plant Breeding

Genomic

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Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

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Germany

Research Interests

Crop Science

Agronomy

Plant Biology

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Wheat Breeding

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University of Goettingen

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Germany

Research Interests

Biochemistry

Botany

Plant Biology

Biosynthesis

Plant-pathogen Interaction

Head of Reserach Group Structural Cell Biology

Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research

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Germany

Research Interests

Botany

Crop Science

Plant Biology

Photosynthesis

Chloroplast Biology

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Technical University of Munich

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Germany

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A funded PhD position is available at the Chair of Plant Systems Biology, School of Life Sciences, Technische Universität München (TUM), in Freising-Weihenstephan, Germany. The project is titled Control of cell cycle progression by mechanical stress . The doctoral researcher will join a newly established, interactive, and collaborative team working on how mechanical stress influences cell cycle progression in plants. The position builds on a strong research background in plant growth processes r...

Physiology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
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1 month ago

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Forschungszentrum Jülich

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Germany

Forschungszentrum Jülich is advertising a PhD position in plant science focused on linking above-ground plant function to root dynamics . The project asks how observations above ground can help explain what happens below ground, with a particular focus on photosynthesis , plant growth , and root dynamics . The work is described as interdisciplinary and brings together plant physiologists , engineers , physicists , and computer scientists . Research methods include innovative plant experiments, a...

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
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1 week ago

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Hochschule Geisenheim University

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Germany

Hochschule Geisenheim University in Germany is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to work in plant virology and advance plant virus diagnostics using third-generation sequencing technologies, including nanopore sequencing. The project is suited to applicants interested in plant science, viral pathogen detection, and modern genomic sequencing approaches. The post does not specify funding arrangements, eligibility details, or an application deadline. Interested candidates should consult the linked ...

Agriculture
Plant Biology
Biology
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6 days ago

Living costs in Germany

Estimated costs in Germany.

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Germany

Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

€5.0k

$5,400/yr

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Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

€662

$720/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

€552

$600/yr

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Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

€828

$900/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology

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Germany

Research Interests

Entomology

Ecology

Plant-microbe Interaction

Molecular Ecology

Bacterial Ecology

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Georg-August-Universität

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Germany

Research Interests

Crop Science

Botany

Plant Biology

Plant Breeding

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Martin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg

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Germany

Research Interests

Ecology

Conservation Biology

Plant Ecology

Plant-soil Interaction

Functional Ecology

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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

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Germany

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The International Max Planck Research School on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology is offering seven fully funded PhD positions in computational and experimental plant sciences in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne in Germany. The graduate school investigates fundamental biological processes in plants and develops knowledge and materials that can support innovative plant breeding. Research projects span reproductive development, org...

Computer Science
Agriculture
Plant Biology
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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

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Germany

Just Landed

7 fully funded PhD student positions are available in Computational & Experimental Plant Sciences through the International Max Planck Research School on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology (IMPRS), a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne in Germany. The programme is designed for highly qualified doctoral researchers from Germany and around the world. Training is in English and students are supported by an advisory committee, profess...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Environmental Science
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University of Hohenheim

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Germany

PhD position in Yield Stability in Nutritional Crop Physiology is available within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence at the University of Hohenheim in Germany. The project is situated in plant science, agriculture, crop physiology, and nutritional crop research, with a focus on understanding and improving the stability of crop yields. This opportunity may suit candidates interested in plant performance, physiological mechanisms, crop productivity, and robust agricultural systems. The post is...

Agriculture
Plant Biology
Biology
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4 days ago

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