New insights in fungal genome
In a new study published in Nature Communications researchers around Bart Thomma identify a key molecule behind severe leaf loss in crop plants. [07/08/2026]
Category Research
Congratulations to Zarah Sorger!
CEPLAS Graduate School member Zarah Sorger successfully defended her PhD thesis! [27/07/2026]
Category Training & Careers
Laura Rose honoured as "Top Mentor"
CEPLAS Researcher was honoured at the 20th anniversary celebration of Selma Meyer Mentoring [22/07/2026]
Category Equity and Diversity
Viruses as Plant Protectors
Bacteriophages open up new prospects for more environmentally friendly plant protection. [20/07/2026]
Category Research
Soapbox Science Rheinland Returns for Its Seventh Edition
Two CEPLAS Early Career Researchers presented hands-on plant research – in a clear and engaging way, and with great passion [10/07/2026]
Category Equity and Diversity
Prof. Dr. Peter Westhoff bids farewell
Four decades at HHU, characterised by integrity, vision and academic excellence [03/07/2026]
Category Science communication
AI decodes the language of genes
An international research team led by CEPLAS researcher Jędrzej Szymański has developed an AI model that improves the prediction of gene regulation in… [19/06/2026]
Category Research
EU Parliament adopts adjusted rules on new genomic techniques for plants
An important step to support the development of resilient and sustainable crops. [17/06/2026]
Category Research
Congratulations to Susanne Vollmer
CEPLAS Graduate School member Susanne Vollmer successfully defended her PhD thesis! [11/06/2026]
Category Training & Careers
Exploring Plant Breeding and Innovation at KWS
CEPLAS ECRs gain first-hand insights into modern plant breeding at TalentCampus@KWS 2026. [07/06/2026]
Category Training & Careers
Congratulations to Tobias Pfennig!
CEPLAS Graduate School member Tobias Pfennig successfully defended his PhD thesis! [01/06/2026]
Category Training & Careers
CEPLAS Career Speed Dating 2026
On May 19, nine CEPLAS early career researchers participated in the Career Speed Dating to learn more about various professional fields outside… [28/05/2026]
Category Training & Careers
CEPLAS/TRANSPLANT Exchange Platform 2026 – Connecting academia and industry
The Exchange Platform brought together researchers, companies and innovation experts to explore pathways for translating science into practice. [27/05/2026]
Category Transfer
Research team ‘trims’ wheat chromosomes
Research team succeeded in reducing the size of, or even completely removing, chromosomes in plants with large genomes, such as wheat. [04/05/2026]
Category Research
Decoding of key infection strategy of fungal pathogens
Fungi utilize ancient antimicrobial proteins to attack hosts and their microbiomes [04/05/2026]
Category Research
Participation at CROP IB conference in Wageningen
CEPLAS and TRANSPLANT Highlight Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at CROP IB 2026. [01/05/2026]
Category Transfer
Girls' Day 2026
At this year’s Girls’ Day at Heinrich Heine University, schoolgirls were able to experience the work of plant researchers first-hand. [28/04/2026]
Category Equity and Diversity
An alliance for life
Animals and plants work together with their microbes in surprising ways (The article is only available in German) [28/04/2026]
Category Science communication
New Insights in Mechanisms of Plant Symbiosis
A recently published study shows how beneficial fungi can enter cereal roots without triggering an excessive immune response. [27/04/2026]
Category Research
Transforming knowledge, shaping education
The 6th TRANSPLANT DAY took place on Apr 15 at the University of Cologne under the motto: “Sowing knowledge: transforming excellent research into… [24/04/2026]
Category Transfer
Research on interaction networks in microbiomes
Crop scientist receives funding from the ‘Klaus Tschira Boost Fund’ [17/04/2026]
Category Research
Advancing Genome Editing in Rice together
Current guest researcher Dr Satendra Mangrauthia developed a genetically modified rice variety in cooperation with CEPLAS member Prof. Dr Wolf B.… [30/03/2026]
Category Transfer Category Research
Advancing Plant Biotechnology for Stress Resilience and Nutritional Food Security
CEPLAS Researchers participated in a joint collaboration and international conference [13/03/2026]
Category Research
Congratulations to Nhu Tran
CEPLAS Graduate School member Nhu Tran successfully defended her PhD thesis! [13/03/2026]
Category Training & Careers