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Antioxidants in Waste Materials Can Be Used in Food…

A research team from the Faculty of Horticulture is studying antioxidants in waste materials, particularly in woody plants. Plant waste can often contain higher amounts of selected antioxidants than common foods, and these substances can be used both in the food industry and in plant protection. In their research, scientists have focused, for example, on grapevine wood, which contains the…

4. 2. 2026

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Faculty of Horticulture at MENDELU at Gaudeamus Prague 2026

The Faculty of Horticulture of Mendel University in Brno took part in the European Fair of Post-Secondary and Lifelong Education Gaudeamus Prague 2026, held from 20 to 22 January 2026 at the PVA Expo Prague exhibition centre. The 18th edition of…

23. 1. 2026
President Pavel Appoints Martin Klimánek as New Rector

President of the Republic Petr Pavel today appointed Martin Klimánek as the new Rector of Mendel University in Brno at Prague Castle. Klimánek, who has until now served as Vice-Rector for Strategy, Sustainability and Contract Activities, will…

21. 1. 2026
Pesticide-Free Production: A Path Toward Sustainable Food Systems

On 9 January 2026, the Faculty of Horticulture at Mendel University in Brno hosted an expert seminar focused on pesticide-free production. The event took place in Lednice and was organized in cooperation with the Faculty of Horticulture MENDELU,…

16. 1. 2026
MENDELU Students Succeed in the Student Thesis Competition; the Winner Focused…

Students from the Faculty of Horticulture and the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology took top positions in the 2025 Student Thesis Competition, in which the South Moravian Region awards the best bachelor’s and master’s theses focused on the…

8. 1. 2026
At the Faculty of Horticulture, we support the production of proteins and…

A scientific team from the Faculty of Horticulture focuses on cultivating special crops—duckweed (Lemna) and pennycress (Thlaspi arvense)—in which they aim to stimulate increased production of certain compounds. This could make the raw material…

6. 1. 2026
MENDELU Coordinates Activities for Biodiversity Protection and Sustainable…

The Faculty of AgriSciences and the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology of MENDELU are coordinating an international project in the Amazon that contributes to biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, and the improvement of…

17. 12. 2025
SECTION: Our Students’ Achievements

The diploma thesis of our graduate Ing. arch. Marie Školová achieved outstanding success in a highly competitive and prestigious field! In the 26th annual Diploma Thesis Review organised by the Czech Chamber of Architects, a record number of 114…

11. 12. 2025
Innovative Technology Brings More Efficient Vineyard Nutrition – More in a New…

Modern viticulture has gained a new tool for the targeted nutrition of grapevines. The technology of deep point application of organic matter directly to the roots represents an effective and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional…

9. 12. 2025
The Second Edition of the Book Winemaking Technology—the Bible of Czech and…

Professional winemakers, students, and oenologists can rejoice. The National Wine Centre has released the second, updated and expanded edition of the book Winemaking Technology by Prof. Josef Balík from the Faculty of Horticulture at Mendel…

1. 12. 2025

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Why study at the Faculty of Horticulture?

Join us to embark on a meaningful journey towards a healthier and happier life and enjoy that ride with us! You will get your dream job before graduation and as a fresh graduate you will jump into life with a head start.

MENDELU Faculty of Horticulture – that is education to thrive.

If you love nature and people, you will love studying here. Because here you will find both. You will be able to work with living materials that will change before your eyes, create pleasant atmosphere, and heal people.

Michaela Brázdová