Research Platform ZAP – Institute of Plant Genetics

Research Platform Applied Plant Biotechnology (ZAP)

State-of-the-art plant research

The Center of Applied Plant Biotechnology (ZAP) serves as a platform to promote research in the field of plant sciences. It links several research groups of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Leibniz University Hannover (LUH). The ZAP organizes technological platforms and a seminar series at the Herrenhausen Campus of LUH.

Exchange of expertise and ideas in the Plant Science Colloquium

Methods of Plant Biotechnology are of key importance for basic research in plant sciences. They also greatly contribute to plant breeding and to addressing global challenges like climate change and population increase. The Faculty of Natural Sciences harbors various research teams active in the field of plant sciences, ranging from basic plant research to applied plant biotechnology and horticulture. ZAP is intended to integrate the know-how of these research groups and to initiate joint research initiatives. It also organizes the Plant Science Colloquium, where national and international speakers regularly contribute to provide scientific input.