Microclimate influences epigenetics of field penny-cress
Plant researchers from Tübingen have investigated epigenetic marks in a crop plant - the field penny-cress. These adapt to the climatic conditions of a site.
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Winter barley: Old landraces reveal path to virus resistance
Genetic analyses of old landraces of winter barley have led plant researchers from Gatersleben to discover a molecular mechanism that can be used to produce virus-resistant barley varieties.
Improve cascade use of the hemp plant
A new research project aims to tap the potential of residual and waste materials from hemp processing - especially their use for energy.
Innovation award for lightweight pallets made of biopolymer foam
In the sustainability category of the FSK industry association's innovation award, this year's prize went to Fraunhofer researchers from Pfinztal.
Bio-based plastics from safflower oil
Cologne-based researchers have tapped safflower oil as a resource for the production of biobased polyamides.
Fungus-resistant cereal varieties contribute to climate protection
A new study concludes that breeding new wheat and rye varieties can significantly reduce agriculture's carbon footprint.
AMSilk relocates headquarters and plans further growth
The biotech company AMSilk has moved into new laboratory and office space on the Neuried campus southwest of Munich - partly in order to continue growing outside Europe.
Xylan and lignin from beech wood
A pilot plant for the production of two biobased pharmaceutical raw materials has performed well in test operation.
How plant leaves tolerate high salt concentrations
The salt protection mechanism now demonstrated in plant leaves is superior to that in roots and opens up potential for plant breeding.
Ring shaped mosquito repellent
Researchers from Halle have used a 3D printer to encapsulate an insect repellent in a biopolymer and molded it into a finger ring that protects against mosquitoes.
Electrolysis for CO2-neutral chemical processes
The ETOS future cluster aims to enable the production of numerous fine chemicals without fossil raw materials.
Making reusable plastic recyclable
Using a to-go food tray, partners from research and industry want to show that even reusable products made from sustainable plastics can be fully recycled at the end of their life cycle.
Genome research to save biodiversity
Using state-of-the-art genomics methods, a new pan-European consortium aims to accelerate the mapping of global biodiversity and thus fundamentally change the understanding of biodiversity.
Inheriting good plant traits only
Using the molecular gene scissors CRISPR/Cas, researchers have succeeded in silencing chromosomes and thus preventing genetic exchange.
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.