RLP AgroScience
Research & Science
Research Groups
Plant Research
About RLP AgroScience
RLP AgroScience is a leading agricultural research institute in Rhineland-Palatinate, based in Neustadt an der Weinstraße. As a non-profit limited company, we have the flexibility to secure research funding and are committed to fostering innovation and developing sustainable agricultural practices through various projects. We collaborate closely with farmers, universities, government agencies, and other research organizations. Our research areas include plant breeding, crop protection, resource efficiency, and sustainable land use.
Our main focus is on "sustainable agriculture," aligning with the goals of the EU Commission's Farm-to-Fork Strategy. This involves ensuring sustainable food production while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
In our Plant Research department, we are dedicated to developing low side-effect and non-toxic alternatives to chemical plant protection products, as well as advancing innovative breeding methods known as "New Breeding Technologies (NBTs)" to optimize plant characteristics and minimize the use of plant protection products for sustainable agricultural production. Additionally, we are exploring methods to reduce the reliance on fertilizers.
Overall, RLP AgroScience plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable and competitive agriculture in Rhineland-Palatinate. We strive to enhance agricultural practices, drive innovation, and address challenges related to food security and environmental protection.
Researching
News
Argentinian consul visits RLP AgroScience GmbH
Since 2019, Consul Nazareno Muñoz has been a mediator between the society, economy and culture of Argentina and Germany. On 1 October 2020, he visited RLP AgroScience GmbH to find out about its areas of work and explore opportunities for cooperation. The Managing Director of AgroScience and several department heads gave presentations on current projects. This was followed by a lively and interested discussion. Consul Munos concluded his visit with a tour of the AgroScience laboratories and greenhouse and a presentation of current working methods.
Applied Digitization
Landscape Data Space
As part of the strategic realignment of RLP AgroScience GmbH, the "Applied Digitization
Landscape Data Space" department was transferred to the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, represented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture, as of 31 March 2024.
The Dienstleistungszentrum Ländlicher Raum Rheinhessen-Nahe-Hunsrück will take over the operational and administrative management of the projects carried out in the "Applied Digitization
Landscape Data Space" department.
Until the department has a new website, you can continue to view projects and contact persons here.
Angewandte Forschung
Auftragsforschung
& Services
Um gesundes Pflanzenmaterial und definiertes Pflanzenmaterial für Betriebe und Produzenten zur Verfügung zu stellen, bieten wir folgende Leistungen an:
Transformation for
functional gene analysis
The production of stably transformed plants is essential for the systematic analysis of gene functions. At RLP AgroScience, embryogenic vine cell suspensions are available for transformation for functional gene analysis, which is also offered as a service.
Rootstock variety
identification
The rootstock variety can be decisive with regard to compatibility with soil types and interactions with the grafted rice. Planting material is checked again for varietal purity and authenticity in so-called post-control cultivation. A molecular biology method can be used for this purpose.
Virus elimination
from vines
Virus-infected vines may not be placed on the market, so the only way out is virus elimination. RLP AgroScience can produce virus-free material by means of thermotherapy or chemotherapy of the propagation material or by producing an embryogenic culture.
Grapevine crown
gall disease
The bacterial grapevine crown gall disease is of great importance for grapevine grafting, as it is usually spread via
spread via latently infected propagation material. RLP AgroScience detects the
pathogen in the propagation material using live isolation and a specific
PCR test.
Potato Tuber Spindle Viroid can cause major yield losses in tomatoes and potatoes. Infestation of ornamental plants, on the other hand, is asymptomatic. Based on Directive 2000/29/EC, material of all PSTVd host plants must be free from infestation in order to be placed on the market.
Psyllidkey
Important phytoplasmoses in pome and stone fruit are transmitted by psyllids. The electronic identification key for psyllids on rosaceae in Central Europe is intended to enable these species to be precisely recognised.
The risk map identifies those vineyards in the Palatinate near alders that are at particular risk of being infected by the vine phytoplasmoses Flavescence dorée (FD) or Palatinate Grapevine yellows (PGY).
About us
Research & Science
Education and knowledge are crucial for social development in today's society.
Generating knowledge is a core task of RLP AgroScience GmbH.
Patent & Licensing Strategy
Consequently, we are continuously working to protect and effectively utilize the knowledge we have gained.
Good Research Practice
AgroScience has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University Kaiserslautern-Landau.
Contact Persons
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Informations
Administration
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