Inheriting good plant traits only
Using the molecular gene scissors CRISPR/Cas, researchers have succeeded in silencing chromosomes and thus preventing genetic exchange.
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Bavaria promotes establishment of bioeconomy production facilities
As part of the BayBioeconomy Scale-Up funding program, Bavaria is again supporting companies in setting up bioeconomy production facilities on an industrial scale.
Reanimate soils with mushrooms
Researchers have succeeded in using a mix of sewage sludge compost and fungal substrate to make fallow land at a landfill bloom again.
Effects of the food transition on agriculture
A largely plant-based diet would require 40% less arable land and drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as a study by the Öko-Institut shows.
Cultured meat from the farm
The RESPECTfarms project explores concepts for farms in the field of cultured meat. A pilot farm is being planned.
First running shoe made from recycled industrial emissions
A step toward the carbon circular economy: a consortium led by Swiss sporting goods manufacturer On has developed a shoe whose foam plastic components are biotechnically produced from carbon-containing waste gases.
It's all in the mix
The right mix of wildflowers and miscanthus grass in the field not only promotes biodiversity, it also makes energy production from Chinese reed more sustainable and efficient.
Industrial hemp for climate-friendly agriculture
Researchers are investigating whether the cultivation of hemp as an intercrop can lead to a reduction in nitrate concentrations in the soil and whether hemp leaves can replace the soy content in the feed of dairy cows.
German Founder's Award for Traceless Materials
The Hamburg-based bioeconomy company has been awarded the German Founder's Award in the StartUp category for its development of a biomaterial from agricultural residues.
Biobased solvent to be ready for the market
A research project has developed dimethylfuran as a solvent for paints and coatings. Production is now being scaled up.
Wooden buildings have enormous potential as carbon stores
Multi-story houses made of wood could save more than 100 billion tons of greenhouse gases in cities by 2100, according to a study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
Epoxy resin from orange peel
A German-Turkish collaboration recycles residual materials from the fruit juice industry into epoxy resins.
More light makes for better sea grapes
Proper lighting allows edible algae to produce twice as many nutrients.
BayWa invests in fruit pit rescuers
BayWa Venture GmbH becomes new strategic partner of Austrian start-up Kern Tec, which processes fruit pits into new food products.
Plant diversity keeps weeds in check
Growing a variety of crops in the field can prevent unwanted weeds from spreading and reducing yields.
Bridges made from biocomposites
An EU project is testing sustainable structures made of flax fibers and bio-resin. One of the three bridges is to be built in Ulm.
Algae farming pays off for farmers
Cultivating microalgae can be profitable in agriculture. According to researchers, however, it depends on which products are to be produced for which industry.
Cell-based fish ready for market
Food tech start-up Bluu Seafood presents fish sticks and fish balls, its first products made directly from cultured fish cells.
Biosynthesis for fluorinated drugs
A new process enables the optimization of numerous drugs, including antibiotics, antidepressants and cholesterol-lowering agents.
Share of green startups remains high
According to the latest Green Startup Monitor, most green startups are in the energy and agriculture sectors.