Kompetenzzentrum Obstbau-Bodensee

The „Kompetenzzentrum Obstbau – Bodensee“ (KOB) in Bavendorf is a foundation under private law. It’s task is to promote the fruit growing region of Lake Constance, by the conservation of the landscape which is characteristic for lake Constance because of the regions tradition in cultivating land.

The KOB serves as a bridge between theory and practical  work. The bridge is achieved by taking results from basic research and converting them into practical solutions that can be used under local conditions. This is accomplished by practical research and consulting. Another important part is the international cooperation with institutions in other fruit growing regions.

field work:

* economics
* plant protection
* storage
* testing varieties
* organic fruit growing 

research station:

Our research station is 25 hectares big. There we are trying to solve difficult fruit growing problems. The results also help explaining bio-physiological complexes.