Revitalize wheat fields with herbs
In Hesse, the cultivation of deep-rooted spice plants in wheat fields is being tested to improve the nutrient and water supply of the soil.
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Bavaria promotes research into climate-neutral fuels
Two Fraunhofer institutes are being funded by the Free State of Bavaria with almost 12 million euros for the development of climate-neutral fuels from biomass and carbon dioxide.
With Fungilyzer to the Bioengineering World Cup
Young researchers from Düsseldorf want to score points at this year's iGEM student competition in Boston with a biological fertilizer made from symbiotic fungi.
When bacteria communicate with fungi
When streptomyces secrete arginoketides, other microorganisms react in ways they otherwise would not.
Veganz relies on Fraunhofer indoor farming system
For the cultivation of food crops, Veganz, a company specializing in vegan foods, has secured the licensing rights to the vertical farming technology developed by Fraunhofer IME.
UPM cooperates with VAUDE in the production of sustainable textiles
UPM and VAUDE plan to produce the first fleece jacket from wood-based polyester. The biobased chemical is to be produced on a large scale at UPM's new biorefinery in Leuna.
Electrobiotechnology: Bacteria use hydrogen for biosynthesis
Leibniz researchers in Jena have demonstrated that bacteria use hydrogen for microbial electrosyntheses.
Biodegradable support structures for 3D printing
A biodegradable support material for 3D printing was developed at the University of Stuttgart from the bioplastic PHBV and common salt.
Deep-sea microbes break down petroleum components
Archaea decompose alkanes from petroleum naturally produced near hydrothermal vents on the seafloor.
KWS Saat partners with food start-up vly
Seed specialist KWS Saat and Berlin-based start-up VF Nutrition GmbH entered into a multi-year partnership to further develop plant-based foods.
Microbial carbon utilization in the soil surprisingly efficient
Microorganisms play a crucial role in carbon storage in soils. This is confirmed by an international study with the participation of researchers in Jena.
Protect house facades with algae biofilms
Researchers in Berlin want to use a novel biofilm made of algae to protect buildings from overheating and thus ensure a better urban climate.
How the TOR protein regulates root growth
The signaling molecule TOR detects whether there is enough sugar to form new roots.
Alternative proteins for gluten-free baked goods
Using proteins from pea, rapeseed, quinoa and daisies, Hohenheim researchers want to replace gluten protein in baked goods and thus make pasta both fluffy and nutritious.
CropEnergies focuses on biobased chemicals
The first production plant for manufacturing renewable ethyl acetate from sustainable ethanol is to be built at the site of Südzucker subsidiary CropEnergies in Zeitz by 2025.
Award for research on meat substitutes
Food technologist Anja Maria Wagemans from TU Berlin has been awarded the Young Scientist Award of the Berlin Science Award for her research into novel biomaterials.
Starch based foam film
A research project aims to create an alternative to packaging materials made from fossil plastic.
Million euro funding for traceless
Bioeconomy start-up traceless materials receives 5 million euros from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMU) to build a demonstration plant.
Organic disposable bag made from hemp fibers impresses at the Jugend forscht competition
In the 58th national Jugend forscht competition, three students from Hesse won first prize in the "world of work" category with their development of a compostable disposable bag.
Higher wheat yields with silicon fertilizers
One-time fertilization with amorphous silicate could be enough to significantly improve nutrient and water availability and thus yields in wheat. This is shown by a recent study by ZALF.