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Mathematical modelling is getting increasingly important in plant science. Research hypothesises can be more precisely formulated and validated with quantitative models. Every student striving for a future in scientific work in the areas of agricultural sciences and biology has to acquire knowledge in mathematical modeling and simulation. Validated plant and cropping systems simulation models are increasingly applied as decision making tools in the sustainable management of natural and economical resources.

Based on these recent developments a new Juniorprofessorship of Modelling Plant Systems has been established by the Institute of Plant Sciences at the Humboldt University of Berlin. It covers a wide of topics ranging from applied plant physiology and mathematics to software engineering.

Its current research focusses on modelling plant water relations and growth using modern software development techniques. The work is carried out in the context of water-limitations in dry areas and transformation processes in Eastern-Europe. A teaching module has recently been developed that gives an introductionary overview over the interdisciplinary range of plant modelling.