The German Society of Plant Nutrition e.V. (DGP)
Plant nutrition combines the nutritional physiology of plants, the nutrient content of soils and fertilization theory.
The DGP focuses on the exchange between the sub-disciplines, between young scientists and experienced researchers, as well as between numerous scientific institutions.
Become a member
As a member of the DGP, you will have access to our journal “Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science” and to the Plant Nutrition Courier. Moreover, you will be regularly informed about activities and events.
We further offer various possibilities of support and funding to our members. Detailed information you will find on the respective subpages. Additionally, we regularly organize workshops and participate in the organization of events.
Networking
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Support and funding
The DGP promotes young
scientists.
Personal contacts
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and get to know new people.
Become now a member of the DGP!
We would be pleased to welcome you as a new member of the DGP!
Become active yourself
The DGP connects scientists from all areas of plant nutrition and promotes communication and exchange of experience between all members.
You can also become active as a member in various areas:
- spread news and job offers from your working groups via the DGP websites
- participate in the awarding of prizes, e.g., doctoral and poster prizes
- shape the DGP through contributions at the members meeting
- contribute to statements on current social and political issues
- organize workshops on topics related to plant nutrition
- organize the annual meeting of the DGP
We are open to new suggestions and concepts and will work with you to realize your ideas.
PhD Position Available from Autumn 2025: Experimental Research on Legumes for Sustainable Crop Systems without Synthetic Pesticides – University of Hohenheim
The University of Hohenheim, Department of Crop Plant Nutritional Physiology (Prof. Dr. Ludewig), offers a 3-year PhD position within the project “Future Agricultural Systems: NOcsPS 2.0” (nocsps.de). The goal is to develop crop production systems without synthetic pesticides, using mineral fertilizers. The subproject focuses on experimental research on legumes, mainly through greenhouse trials and plant analyses, aiming to improve plant health via mineral nutrition.
Applicants should have knowledge in plant physiology, genetics, and molecular biology, and hold a degree in Agricultural Biology, Biology, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field.
Application deadline: 15 August 2025
Contact: u-ludewig@uni-hohenheim.de