Markus Redl

Markus Redl is a researcher at the Institute of Plant Protection, Department of Agrarwissenschaften, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He holds a Dipl.-Ing. Dr. and a Bachelor of Science in Plant Protection. His research is centered on sustainable plant protection strategies in viticulture, particularly focusing on fungal diseases such as powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) and downy mildew in grapevines.

His work emphasizes reducing chemical inputs through epidemiological modeling, AI-based forecasting (e.g., the Vinepredict project), and optimizing fungicide application timing. He investigates alternative weed control using autonomous technologies and evaluates ecosystem service trade-offs in wine-growing landscapes. His research aligns with sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management, and climate-resilient viticulture.

Markus Redl actively contributes to the scientific community through frequent presentations at national and international conferences, including the ALVA Annual Conference, Deutsche Pflanzenschutztagung, and Austrian Pflanzenschutztage. He leads and participates in multiple funded research projects, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across BOKU and European institutions.

He is involved in knowledge transfer to farmers and industry stakeholders, advising on best practices for vineyard protection and sustainable management. No scientific awards or publications are listed in the provided text, and there is no indication of student supervision at this time.

• Research Projects:
• Vinepredict – AI-based forecast models for powdery and downy mildew (2025–2027)
• Optimization strategies for fungicide reduction in powdery mildew control (2022–2025)
• Alternative weed control in fruit and wine growing using autonomous technologies (2020–2024)
• Scenarios for ecosystem services and biodiversity in wine-growing landscapes (2019–2023)
• National feasibility study on glyphosate phase-out (2018–2019)