Folkard Asch

Prof. Folkard Asch is a Professor and Head of the Department of Management of Crop Water Stress in the Tropics and Subtropics at the University of Hohenheim's Agricultural Faculty. He specializes in crop responses to abiotic stresses, climate interactions, and agroecological innovations like skyfarming. His research focuses on drought, salinity, and temperature effects on crops, with recent emphasis on grassland ecology and climate adaptation. He has led projects in Africa, Asia, and South America, addressing food security and sustainable land use.

Education: Ph.D. in Plant Physiology (University of Hamburg), Habilitation in Agroecology (University of Bonn). Prior roles include Assistant Professor at the University of Bonn and research at the University of Copenhagen.

Research Interests: Crop stress physiology, climate-smart agriculture, integrated farming systems, and rice production systems. His work bridges plant biology, agronomy, and ecosystem modeling to develop resilient agricultural practices.

Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on rice, wheat, and grassland systems. Key themes include water management, nutrient dynamics, and climate impacts. His work emphasizes field-based experiments and model simulations.

Awards: Not explicitly listed, but contributions recognized through leadership roles in organizations like ATSAF and international collaborations.

Grants/Advising: Led projects funded by German and international agencies, including BMBF and EU initiatives. Supervised numerous PhD researchers and postdocs in tropical and subtropical agricultural research.

Labs/Teams: Hans-Ruthenberg-Institute for Tropical Agricultural Sciences, collaborating with global networks on crop stress and climate adaptation.