Suggestions for Thesis Projects
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Topic
Project work in Brazil, Guatemala, Argentina
SupervisorProf. Dr. Miriam Athmann, FÖL
Duration By arrangement
Work as project work, Bachelor's or Master's thesis
Location By arrangement, e.g. Buenos Aires, Paraná
Methodology/description By arrangement. Funding must be applied for yourself, so allow sufficient lead time.
Project free
Requirements Desire for international exchange, preferably knowledge of Spanish!
Topic
Biopore genesis potential of different legume-grass mixtures (alfalfa-, clover-, alfalfa-plantain-grass), established as undersowing or blank sowing
SupervisorProf. Dr. Miriam Athmann, FÖL
Duration From spring 2025
Work as master thesis
Location Frankenhausen
Methodology/description Biopores are created by plant roots and earthworms. Therefore: Determination of the number of root pieces > 2 mm diameter in 40 cm soil depth, determination of earthworm abundances and biopore densities in the field
Project free
Prerequisites Enjoy field work, interest in plant-soil interactions, earthworms, methods of root ecology
Topic
Testing the suitability of high-calorific raw materials produced in a CCU process as fertilizer in organic farming
SupervisorProf. Dr. Miriam Athmann, FÖL, and Dr. Rüdiger Graß, GNR
Duration From spring 2025
Work as project work BSc, preferably in pairs
Location Greenhouse Witzenhausen
Methodology/description Vessel trial, research into the framework conditions for approval + certification
Project Not project-related
Requirements Reliability, diligence, communication skills
Subject
Measurement of N2 fixation of forage legumes in a continuous field trial.
Supervision: Dr. Christian Bruns, Morten Möller
Duration: Spring 2023
Work as MSc thesis
Location: Witzenhausen / Hessian State Domain Frankenhausen
Methodology/ Description
A major goal of the long-term trial on the Frankenhausen domain is to establish meaningful nutrient balances, which form the basis for an assessment of nutrient management in livestock-less organic farms. An important component of the nutrient balances is the N-input through nitrogen fixation by forage and grain legumes. In the past, figures of thumb and formulas have been used to evaluate nitrogen fixation. In the context of a master thesis in 2023, when a forage legume (clover and alfalfa grass) is present in all field trial variants, nitrogen fixation is to be measured and determined using the "Natural 15N Abundance Method" in order to be able to make more precise statements regarding fixation. First information about the method is available at the following link: https://www.aciar.gov.au/sites/default/files/legacy/node/10169/MN136%20Part%204.pdf
Project
Long-term experiment on organic farming at the Hessian State Domain Frankenhausen
Requirements
Willingness to work in the field and to travel to Frankenhausen on official business
Topic
Evaluation and modeling of various soil physical parameters in long-term experiments.
Supervision: Dr. Christian Bruns, Prof. Dr. Tobias Weber (FG Soil Science)
Duration: flexible, start possible by arrangement
Work as MSc thesis
Location: Witzenhausen / Hessian State Domain Frankenhausen
Methodology/ Description
In cooperation with the Department of Soil Science, an extensive sampling campaign for basic soil physical characterization of the long-term experiment was carried out in May 2020. From the available analytical data, a water balance model of the test site is to be created, with which the water and heat balance of the test variants can be simulated as a function of the atmospheric boundary conditions. In order to calibrate the water balance model, the actual soil moisture measured in the field will be compared with that calculated by the model. For this purpose, sensors were installed at three soil depths in each of the four field replicates in the fall of 2020 to continuously measure soil moisture and temperature. As part of a master's thesis, initial models will be created together with the Department of Soil Science and validated with the actual data measured in the field.
Project Long-term experiment on organic farming at the Hessian State Domain Frankenhausen
Requirements Willingness to work in the field and to travel to Frankenhausen on business trips
Topic:
Measurement of soil-borne greenhouse gases and compilation of greenhouse gas balances
Supervision: Dr. Christian Bruns, Morten Möller
Duration: Start possible after delivery of appropriate measurement equipment, 02/2023
Work as a project, Bsc or MSc thesis.
Location: Witzenhausen/ Hessian State Domain Frankenhausen
Methodology/ Description:
Within the framework of the long-term experiment on the Frankenhausen domain, the total respiration of soil and plants is to be surveyed using a closed-chamber method. For this purpose, mobile gas measuring devices suitable for use in the field will be used, which can determine the gas concentration in the air. The following gases can be measured with the help of the measuring devices: CH4, CO2, N2O. The collected data can be used to create greenhouse gas balances, as well as to make statements about the N-efficiency of the farm and fertilizer systems investigated in the long-term trial.
Project: Long-term experiment on organic farming at the Hessian State Domain Frankenhausen.
Requirements: Willingness to work in the field and to travel to Frankenhausen on official business.
Carrying out a spade diagnosis to determine structural properties in a long-term trial
Subject:
Structural condition assessment after the first crop rotation in a long-term trial using the spade diagnosis method
Supervision:
Dr. Christian Bruns, Morten Möller
Duration:
Fall 2023
Suitable as BSc, MSc or project work.
Location: Witzenhausen/ Hessian State Domain Frankenhausen
Methodology/ Description:
Conduct spat diagnostics and structural condition assessment as an indicator of soil ecological functioning and fertility.
Project:
Long-term experiment on organic farming at the Hessian State Domain Frankenhausen.
Prerequisites:
Willingness to work in the field and to travel to Frankenhausen on official business.
Topic
Undersowing of legume-grass mixtures in winter wheat in Further row: biomass yields and nutrient uptake and N2 fixation in comparison to the standard procedure autumn blank sowing
Supervisor* Dr. Christian Bruns, ch.bruns@uni-kassel.de
Duration From spring 2024
Work as project or BSc thesis
Location Frankenhausen, Beberbeck
Methodology/Description
Recording of biomass growth and N2 fixation of legumes using the difference method.
Project Clover Ace
Requirements Willingness for field work, reliability
Topic Various topics on the subject of "social agriculture".
Supervision: Dr. Thomas van Elsen
Duration: n. To be agreed
Work as - n. To be agreed upon
Further information
http://www.soziale-landwirtschaft.de/forschung/abschlussarbeiten/themenvorschlaege
Topic
Root growth in mixed cultures of wheat and medicinal and spice plants (coriander, caraway, fennel)
SupervisorWanda Burzik, wanda.burzik[at]uni-kassel[dot]de
Duration From spring 2025 / Start anytime/flexible
Work as a project, BSc or MSc thesis
Location/working place Witzenhausen, Hessian state domain Frankenhausen
Methodology/description Extraction of cores and evaluation based on photos and washed root samples: Quantification of root length densities, diameter class distribution, root mass and carbon content differentiated according to wheat and coriander or caraway (on washed-out samples)
Project TRIO - Transformative Mixed Crop Systems for One Health
Requirements Willingness to take and prepare samples in the field and/or laboratory, a thirst for research, a lot of patience and good fine motor skills for root preparation
Topic
Development of a BBCH scale to describe the plant development stages of poppies
Supervision: Hanna Blum
Duration: from March/April 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Domain Frankenhausen
Methodology/description
Documentation of plant development stages of spring poppy, visualization of the stages and preparation of a publication based on the BBCH scales of the Julius Kühn Institute.
Project: Poppy Poppy
Prerequisites
Willingness to work in the experimental field, knowledge of photography and talent for drawing, reliable way of working
Topic
Use of water-retaining substrate additives for sowing winter poppies
Supervision: Hanna Blum, hanna.blum@uni-kassel.de
Duration: from August 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Frankenhausen domain and practical farm
Methodology/description:
The establishment of fine seeds such as opium poppy depends heavily on ideal soil conditions, technical requirements and favorable weather conditions. The application of technical additives with water-retaining properties can possibly positively support the sowing process and field emergence. Various materials are to be tested in field cultivation and their use evaluated agronomically and economically.
Project: Poppy poppy
Prerequisites
Willingness to supervise experiments, take and prepare samples, reliable working methods
Topic
Poppy pod borer - risk potential of an immigrating pest
Supervision: Hanna Blum, hanna.blum[at]uni-kassel[dot]de (in cooperation with Ecological Plant Protection: helmut Saucke)
Duration: from April 2025
Work: as final thesis
Location: Frankenhausen domain and practical farm
Methodology/description:
The poppy pod borer is one of the most problematic pests in the cultivation of opium poppy. Due to the small area under poppy cultivation in Germany, the weevil has not yet had a suitable host plant, but in 2023 a first occurrence was observed in domestic poppy fields. As part of a final thesis, information on the pest is to be collected and monitoring carried out on cultivated areas in Hesse.
Project: Poppy poppy
Prerequisites:
Willingness to carry out field trial work in Frankenhausen and on practice areas, interest in animal ecology, reliable working methods
Topic
Effects of induced water stress on yield and quality of spring poppy
Supervision: Hanna Blum, hanna.blum[at]uni-kassel[dot]de
Duration: 2025
Work as project or final thesis
Location: LLH Kassel, Harleshausen
Methodology/description
In a container experiment, water stress is induced at different stages of poppy development and the effects on plant development, yield and quality are measured.
Prerequisites:
Willingness to supervise the experiment at the Kassel-Harleshausen site in cooperation with the LLH, sampling and sample preparation, reliable working methods.
Topic
Testing different sage varieties in practical cultivation
Supervision: Hanna Blum, hanna.blum[at]uni-kassel[dot]de
Duration: from April 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Walsegarten farm, Thuringia
Methodology/description
Sage(Salvia officinalis) is an important medicinal and tea plant. Only a very limited range of varieties is available to growers. Two new cultivars from Switzerland could be of great interest for domestic cultivation and are to be tested in an exact trial on the Demeter farm Walsegarten. In order to evaluate the agronomic characteristics, a scoring catalog is to be developed, which can be used to record the variety-specific characteristics.
Project: in cooperation with Ökoplant e.V. and Kultursaat e. V.
Requirements:
Willingness to supervise the trial, take and prepare samples, reliable working methods, ability to travel to the Walsegarten farm and carry out data collection there in cooperation with the farm manager.
Topic
Market potential survey and analysis for the processing of organic spices in bakeries
Supervision:Hanna Blum, in cooperation with Prof. Bettina König
Duration: possible at any time
Work as a project or final thesis
Location: independent
Description:
Numerous flavoring spices are used in organic baked goods. So far, there are no studies or market surveys on the origin of the spices, qualities, quantities or raw material procurement routes. The aim of this exploratory study is to fill this knowledge gap. With the help of a survey of bakeries and suppliers (in Hesse), the needs and purchasing behavior will be analyzed and potentials and obstacles for regional value chains will be derived.
Prerequisites:
Willingness to research and interview stakeholders, statistical data evaluation.
Topic
Testing of a newly developed flower-picking device for marigolds
Supervision: Hanna Blum hanna.blum@uni-kassel.de
Duration: from March 2025
Work as project work or final project
Location: Frankenhausen, possibly practical operation
Methodology/description
The Ökoplant support association is developing a plot flower picking device that can be used to harvest high-quality raw flowers for pharmaceutical production. Both the development and the test phase of the device can be accompanied as part of a final thesis. This includes
- Researching the current status of flower picking machines
- Test runs to document initial key figures on picking performance and picking quality
- Developing a data acquisition scheme for the test runs.
- Derivation of optimization requirements
Prerequisites
Interest in agricultural engineering issues, willingness to carry out research, contact with growers and processing companies and willingness to work creatively and in an interdisciplinary manner
Topic
Development of nutrients in the subsoil with deep-rooted plants
Supervision: Christina Mühlenbrock
Topic
Development of a BBCH scale to describe the plant development stages of caraway or coriander
Supervision: Christina Mühlenbrock (christina.muehlenbrock@uni-kassel.de)
Duration: from March/April 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Domain Frankenhausen
Methodology/description
Documentation of plant development stages of annual caraway/coriander, visualization of the stages and preparation of a publication based on the BBCH scales of the Julius Kühn Institute.
Project: TRIO
Prerequisites
Willingness to work in the experimental field, knowledge of photography and talent for drawing, reliable way of working
Topic
Quality analysis of the essential oil of caraway, coriander and/or fennel seeds from mixed cultivation (and different locations)
Supervision: Christina Mühlenbrock (christina.muehlenbrock@uni-kassel.de)/Fabian Weber
Duration: from October/November 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Witzenhausen Nordbahnhofstraße
Methodology/description
Determination of the proportion of essential oil by means of steam distillation (according to the European Pharmacopoeia), if necessary, subsequent gas chromatographic analysis of the oils obtained (active ingredient occurrence)
Project: TRIO
Prerequisites
Precise working method and sensitivity with glass apparatus and laboratory equipment, previous experience in the laboratory is an advantage, reliable working method
Topic
Yield determination of coriander/caraway/fennel and wheat in mixed crop cultivation (each in annual/perennial)
Supervision: Christina Mühlenbrock(christina.muehlenbrock@uni-kassel.de)/ Prof. Dr. Miriam Athmann
Duration: Entire harvest period from June to the end of September (will be adapted to the duration of the thesis if planned precisely)
Work as final thesis
Location: Domain Frankenhausen
Methodology/description:
As part of the TRIO project, the respective crops grown in the field trial are harvested, post-dried, threshed and processed. The yield parameters obtained are then evaluated.
Project: TRIO
Prerequisites
Willingness to work in the trial field, careful handling of plant samples, precise and reliable working methods
Topic
Evaluation of the best sowing time, growth and quality of different winter poppy varieties on a Haplic Luvisol in Hesse.
Duration: from March/April 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Domain Frankenhausen
Supervision: Dr. Aitak Sadeghi, aitak.sadeghi@uni-kassel.de
Project: Poppy poppy
Prerequisites
Interest in measuring agronomic parameters, laboratory analyses, statistics
Topic
Comparison of pure and mixed cultivation of spring poppy and wheat with regard to shoot and root growth as well as quality on a Haplic Luvisol in Hesse
Duration: from March/April 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Domain Frankenhausen
Supervision: Dr. Aitak Sadeghi, aitak.sadeghi@uni-kassel.de
Project: Poppy seed poly
Prerequisites
Interest in measuring agronomic parameters, laboratory analyses, statistics
Topic
Calibration and use of TDR probes in the field: Determining the ideal irrigation time for leeks
Supervision
Duration
The field work will take place May-July 2025
Work as
Final thesis or project work
Location
Witzenhausen/Frankenhausen
Methodology/description
As part of a leek cultivation trial, the factors irrigation type (overhead irrigation vs. drip irrigation) and mulch application (organic mulch vs. no mulch cover) are varied in order to record various agronomic parameters. These include the influence of transfer mulch on soil temperature, soil moisture and evapotranspiration.
Permanently installed TDR sensors are used for continuous data collection, which provide real-time information on moisture and temperature and also form the basis for irrigation control. To ensure that these sensors function precisely, a site-specific calibration is carried out. To this end, the storage density of the soil is first determined by taking undisturbed samples using a sampling cylinder. In the next step, several core samples are taken under different weather conditions in order to determine the water content by gravimetric analysis. This data serves as a reference to validate and precisely calibrate the TDR measurement results.
The work will provide in-depth knowledge of the soil water balance, irrigation control in vegetable production and the practical use of field measurement technology.
Project
Prerequisites
- Interest in vegetable growing and practical field/laboratory work
- Willingness to take samples at the trial site (joint journey by bus from Witzenhausen)
- Careful and concentrated way of working
Topic
Influence of mulch application and irrigation system on soil Nmin content and N uptake in leeks
Supervision
Duration
The field work takes place from June to November; later entry is generally possible
Work as
final thesis or project work
Location
Witzenhausen/Frankenhausen
Methodology/description
As part of a leek cultivation trial, the factors irrigation type (overhead irrigation vs. drip irrigation) and mulch application (organic mulch vs. no mulch cover) are varied in order to quantify various agronomic parameters. This includes the influence of mulch and irrigation system on plant and soil nutrient dynamics.
The mulch cover influences the basic soil and plant processes in many ways, particularly through its effect on soil moisture and temperature, soil biology and the nutrient balance. The interaction with different irrigation systems (overhead irrigation, i.e. the mulch is also irrigated during each irrigation, and drip irrigation under the mulch layer, i.e. the mulch remains dry during irrigation) can also result in differences in the effect. In this student project, the question of the influence of the mulch layer and the N it contains on the N content in the soil and in the plant is to be investigated by determining N flow paths. For this purpose, data on C/N in the mulch and plant as well as on Nmin in the soil will be collected continuously.
The work will provide in-depth knowledge of nutrient dynamics, plant-soil interaction and the practical application of analytical methods in the field.
The project
Prerequisites
- Interest in vegetable growing and practical field/laboratory work
- Willingness to take samples at the trial site (joint journey by bus from Witzenhausen)
- Careful and concentrated way of working
Topic
Investigation of the influence of an organic mulch layer on water retention and water productivity
Supervision
Duration
The field trial runs in the years 2024 & 2025. The data of the first trial year are available, the data of the second trial year will be available as raw data in November 25.
Work as
Final thesis or project work
Location
independent
Methodology/description
In a leek cultivation trial, the factors irrigation type (overhead irrigation vs. drip irrigation) and mulch application (organic mulch vs. no mulch cover) are varied in order to quantify various agronomic parameters. This includes the influence of mulch and irrigation system on water retention and water productivity.
The high application of organic material as mulch (10 cm Wicktriticale) influences the soil water balance via evaporation protection and temperature regulation, reduces unproductive water losses and increases water productivity during yield formation. The aim of this study is to quantify the strength of these effects. For this purpose, the potential evapotranspiration with and without mulch is calculated and compared with the water productivity. The necessary data on soil moisture and temperature, ambient temperature, wind, global radiation and relative humidity are available at the exact location and in high resolution.
The work will provide in-depth knowledge in the areas of modeling, soil water balance and yield formation.
The project
Prerequisites
- Interest in modeling and willingness to use R
- Careful and concentrated way of working
Topic
Implementation of non-destructive leaf measurements in leek and correlation analysis with the experimental data set
Supervision
Duration
The field work takes place from June to November; later entry is generally possible
Work as
final thesis or project work
Location
Witzenhausen/ Frankenhausen
Methodology/description
As part of a leek cultivation trial, the factors irrigation type (overhead irrigation vs. drip irrigation) and mulch application (organic mulch vs. no mulch cover) are varied in order to quantify various agronomic parameters. This also includes the interaction of water and N supply in yield formation.
Close-meshed, non-destructive leaf measurements can provide valuable data for understanding crop development. Specifically, measuring devices are available for the leaf area index (LAI) as a growth parameter, stomatal conductance (gsw) as an indicator of water uptake and the measurement of chlorophyll and other secondary plant constituents (N-balance index) as an indicator of N supply. The aim of the work is to participate in the ongoing measurements and to correlate the data obtained with other data collected in the trial (e.g. on yield and N in plant, soil & mulch as well as water supply) in order to be able to explain the yield formation of leek by the recorded parameters.
The work will provide in-depth knowledge of water and nutrient dynamics, plant-soil interaction and the practical application of analytical methods in the field.
The project
Prerequisites
- Interest in vegetable growing and practical field/laboratory work
- Willingness to take samples at the trial site (joint journey by bus from Witzenhausen)
- Careful and concentrated way of working
Topic
Extraction of root samples using a percussion core probe & analysis of root length density in leeks
Supervision
Duration
The field work takes place from June to November, the laboratory work over the winter; later entry is generally possible
Work as
final thesis or project work
Location
Witzenhausen/ Frankenhausen
Methodology/description
As part of a leek cultivation trial, the factors irrigation type (overhead irrigation vs. drip irrigation) and mulch application (organic mulch vs. no mulch cover) are varied in order to quantify various agronomic parameters. This also includes the influence on root growth.
The extraction of cores using a pile-driver probe and the subsequent washing out of the leek roots from the soil samples provides important findings for assessing the influence of the mulch and irrigation factors on root development. The advertised student work enables practical participation in the field and laboratory methods and independent evaluation of the data obtained using special software.
The work will enable students to acquire in-depth knowledge of root research, including the practical application of analytical methods in the field and in the laboratory.
The project
Prerequisites
- Interest in vegetable growing and practical field/laboratory work
- Willingness to take samples at the trial site (joint journey by bus from Witzenhausen)
- Careful and concentrated way of working
Topic
Recording & evaluation of carrot yields and qualities in a field trial
Supervision
Duration
The field work takes place from June to November; later entry is generally possible
Work as
final thesis or project work
Location
Witzenhausen/ Frankenhausen
Methodology/description
As part of a cultivation trial, the factor tillage after winter-hardy catch crops is being investigated for carrot yields and quality. For this purpose, the carrot is cultivated after plowing with a reverse tiller in classic ridges, flatter and wider ridges as well as in beds.
The yields are recorded in a partial and a main harvest. In addition, soil samples are taken and plant growth is regularly recorded using leaf area index measurements. The advertised work includes assistance with the practical activities. The data collected will then be compiled, statistically evaluated and correlated.
The work will enable you to acquire sound knowledge in the practical application of analytical methods in the field and in the evaluation of scientific data.
The project
Prerequisites
- Interest in vegetable growing and practical field/laboratory work
- Willingness to take samples at the trial site (joint journey by bus from Witzenhausen)
- Careful and concentrated way of working
Topic
Extraction of root samples using a pile-driving core probe & analysis of root length density in carrots
Supervision
Duration
The field work takes place from June to November, the laboratory work over the winter; later entry is generally possible
Work as
final thesis or project work
Location
Witzenhausen/ Frankenhausen
Methodology/description
As part of a cultivation trial, the factor tillage after winter-hardy catch crops is being investigated for carrot yields and quality. For this purpose, the carrot is grown after plowing with a reverse tiller in classic ridges, flatter and wider ridges as well as in beds. It is expected that the carrot will react to the treatments with different root growth.
This hypothesis can be verified by taking cores using a pile-driving probe and then washing out the carrot roots from the soil samples. The advertised student work enables practical participation in the field and laboratory methods and independent evaluation of the data obtained using special software.
The work will enable students to acquire in-depth knowledge of root research, including the practical application of analytical methods in the field and in the laboratory.
The project
Prerequisites
- Interest in vegetable growing and practical field/laboratory work
- Willingness to take samples at the trial site (joint journey by bus from Witzenhausen)
- Careful and concentrated way of working
Topic
Independent or dialogical topic development for a project or thesis in organic vegetable production
Supervision
Duration
Flexible
Work as
final thesis or project work
Location
flexible
Methodology/description
In addition to the advertised theses, I also offer the opportunity to accept your own topic suggestions or to develop them together according to your personal goals and wishes.
These can be further or different questions in the cultivation trials of the Bio-Climate project, literature research or own research projects using the university infrastructure.
If you are interested, please contact me by e-mail with a preliminary description of the project.
Requirements
- Careful and concentrated way of working
Topic
Inventory of the industry in Germany (selection: hazelnut, walnut or precious mushrooms/wood-decaying fungi)
Duration: from May 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Witzenhausen, Nordbahnhofstr.
Supervision: Birge Wolf / Thorsten Michaelis
Methodology/description:
Literature work based on practice-relevant questions that can be individually adapted. Depending on the type (and therefore scope) of the work, conducting and evaluating qualitative interviews may be a component.
Project: Project NuPiWi (promoting the domestic production of nuts and mushrooms as sought-after and healthy sources of protein through knowledge transfer)
Prerequisites: Interest in the topic, possibly previous methodological or content-related knowledge
Topic
State of knowledge and gaps in cultivation or plant protection (selection: hazelnut or walnut)
Duration: from May 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Witzenhausen, Nordbahnhofstr.
Supervision: Birge Wolf / Thorsten Michaelis in conjunction with other colleagues, depending on content
Methodology/description:
Literature work based on practice-relevant questions, which can be individually adapted. Depending on the type (and therefore scope) of the work, this may include conducting and evaluating qualitative interviews or carrying out small-scale experiments.
Project: Project NuPiWi (promoting the domestic production of nuts and mushrooms as sought-after and healthy sources of protein through knowledge transfer)
Prerequisites: Interest in the topic, possibly previous methodological or content-related knowledge
Topic
Economy in production and processing (selection: hazelnut or walnut)
Duration: from May 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Witzenhausen, Nordbahnhofstr.
Supervision: Birge Wolf / Thorsten Michaelis
Methodology/description:
Literature work based on practice-relevant questions that can be individually adapted. Depending on the type (and therefore scope) of the work, conducting and evaluating qualitative interviews may be a component.
Project: Project NuPiWi (promoting the domestic production of nuts and mushrooms as sought-after and healthy sources of protein through knowledge transfer)
Prerequisites: Interest in the topic, possibly previous methodological or content-related knowledge
Topic
Quality management in hazelnut and walnut storage
Duration: from May 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Witzenhausen, Nordbahnhofstr.
Supervision: Birge Wolf / Thorsten Michaelis in conjunction with other colleagues
Methodology/description:
Literature work based on practice-relevant questions, which can be individually adapted. Depending on the type (and thus scope) of the work, the conduct and evaluation of qualitative interviews or the implementation of smaller experiments may be included.
Project: Project NuPiWi (promoting the domestic production of nuts and mushrooms as sought-after and healthy sources of protein through knowledge transfer)
Prerequisites: Interest in the topic, possibly previous methodological or content-related knowledge
Topic
Bringing agroforestry to life through knowledge transfer - using an already planned example area
Duration: from May 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Witzenhausen, Nordbahnhofstr.
Supervision: Birge Wolf / Thorsten Michaelis
Methodology/description:
Literature work based on practice-relevant questions that can be individually adapted. Depending on the type (and therefore scope) of the work, conducting and evaluating qualitative interviews may be a component.
A plan for the planting of various agroforestry systems on the example area is available, possible stations for knowledge transfer are named.
Project: KasselAgroForst project (agroforestry systems for climate-sensitive species in northern Hesse - research into the transformation field based on an example area in Niedermeiser)
Prerequisites: Interest in the topic, possibly previous methodological or content-related knowledge. Willingness to visit the example area in North Hesse.
Topic
Recording working hours and other costs in agroforestry systems
Duration: from May 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Witzenhausen, Nordbahnhofstr.
Supervision: Birge Wolf / Thorsten Michaelis
Methodology/description:
Practically relevant question and selection of a specific agroforestry system must be carried out individually. Experimental work on one or more farms. Literature work on existing data is a possible component. Depending on the type (and therefore scope) of the work, conducting and evaluating qualitative interviews may be a component.
Project: KasselAgroForst project (agroforestry systems for climate-sensitive species in northern Hesse - research into the transformation field based on an example area in Niedermeiser)
Prerequisites: Interest in the topic, possibly previous methodological or content-related knowledge. Willingness to visit agroforestry systems to be investigated.
Topic
Rewarding ecosystem services of agroforestry systems
Duration: from May 2025
Work as final thesis
Location: Witzenhausen, Nordbahnhofstr.
Supervision: Birge Wolf / Thorsten Michaelis
Methodology/description:
Literature work based on practice-relevant questions that can be individually adapted.
Project: KasselAgroForst project (agroforestry systems for climate-sensitive species in northern Hesse - research into the transformation field based on an example area in Niedermeiser)
Prerequisites: Interest in the topic, possibly previous methodological or content-related knowledge.