Research areas

IBG-2 integrates biology, (bio-)informatics, physics and chemistry as well as engineering (electrical, mechanical and chemical), automation and robotics in an integrated, multidisciplinary research community within the institute. Thus, the research groups are tightly interconneted and often undertake integrated research projects.

Shoot Dynamics

Measuring and understanding photosynthesis and dynamic shoot traits at different scales.

Jülich Plant Phenotyping Center

Quantitative analyses of the plant phenome by high-throughput and non-invasive phenotyping.

Root Dynamics

Discovering root traits for resource efficient crops to meet the growing demands of agriculture.

Enabling Technologies

Technology development for sustainable and innovative plant production.

Alternative Biomass

Developing alternative biomass resources based on perennial plants and algae.

Strategic projects

Sustainable bioeconomy - What does it mean? And how can research and education contribute to the transformation to a bio-based economy?