Dieter Lohr

Dr. Dieter Lohr is a Scientific Assistant at the Institute for Horticulture, Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences. His research bridges sustainable horticulture and urban climate resilience, with core expertise in:

• Plant nutrition optimization and recycled phosphorus utilization
• Green roof systems for stormwater management and urban heat mitigation
• Nitrogen dynamics in container nurseries and soilless media
• IoT-based irrigation technologies using non-potable water sources

He leads transformative projects including the development of adaptive irrigation systems for green roofs that balance evapotranspiration cooling with flood prevention, and initiatives to replace peat in growing substrates. His work employs rigorous methodologies like pot trials, sensor calibration studies, and field validations across multiple growing seasons.

Collaborations include industry partnerships for sensor deployment and interdisciplinary teams studying substrate physics, plant physiology, and urban hydrology. Current innovations focus on real-time retention control using radar precipitation data and optimizing nitrogen conservation through zeolite amendments.