This set shows the production of struvite fertiliser (magnisum ammonium phosphate or MAP). The struvite is produced from the urine of the employees of the GIZ in the basement of their office building in Eschborn. (external gallery will open in a new window)
This set shows the plumbing, storage tanks and logistics of the urine stream. You can also see pictures regarding storage trials conducted by the RWTH Aachen University. (external gallery will open in a new window)
This set gives insights into field trials conducted by the University of Bonn. The pictures show the application and growing results of urine as well as struvite. (external gallery will open in a new window)
This set presents a compilation of webcam pictures from the growing season 2011. The crop grown on the fields was spring wheat. (external gallery will open in a new window)
This video, broadcasted in the German kids TV show „pur+“ gives insights into an experiment about the use of the MAP fertiliser that is produced in the GIZ headquarters. It shows the growth of three differently fertilised plants of petunia in the botanical garden of the University of Mainz (German version. English subtitles available by clicking on "cc").