The interchange of ideas and information between scientist and user of research results (e.g. consultant, horticultural practitioner, breeder, agrochemical industry) is the primary focus of the members of The Society.

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The primary activities of The Society

Organising an annual horticultural science conference
Promote and encourage succession of young scientific talents
Encourage and reward the pursuit of excellence in horticulture, make awards for the benefit of members
Represent the views and promote the interests of horticulture in public matters, education and science
Publish the scientific Journal “European Journal of Horticultural Science”
Participation in the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
Person to turn to and advisor by political decision making processes

The organisational structure of The Society

The Society has about 350 members of various backgrounds and from different institutions: researchers, educators, advisors, practitioners, industrials, private persons. Most members are from Germany; however, The Society is becoming increasingly international. This provides improved opportunity of research cooperation and study visits primarily within Europe.

The German Society for Horticultural Science (Inc.) consists of all horticultural science disciplines which are represented in the Sections Education and Consultancy, Nursery, Landscape, Vegetable Production, Fruit Production, Economy, Phytomedicine, Technique and Ornamentals. The Sections are also working within smaller Working Groups, depending on specific research topics.

The annual horticultural science convention

The prime activity of the The German Society for Horticultural Science (Inc.) is the organisation of the annual horticultural science convention at which more than 300 participants from Germany and the abroad register. The latest research results from all horticultural science disciplines are presented and discussed in Workshops in the form of oral talks or posters.

Students, PhD-candidates, and scientists make use of the opportunity during the convention to discuss interdisciplinary the new results with a qualified audience. Attending such conferences is not only imperative for gaining more knowledge and receiving feedback for future research projects but is also an excellent opportunity to interact and network with colleagues.