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.
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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.
Establish niche crops for plant-based foods
By cultivating various legumes in the Franconia-Hohenlohe region, researchers aim to expand the local portfolio of plant-based foods and establish regional value chains.
Wastewater treatment with magnetotactic bacteria
Microorganisms that react to magnetic fields can eliminate contamination with heavy metals.
Arthropod diversity increases forest productivity
A study by Göttingen researchers shows for the first time the importance of insect, spider and millipede biodiversity for the forest ecosystem.
Oleogels as heat-resistant barrier layer
Researchers have developed a bio-based coating that protects against moisture and heat while being edible, allowing its use in food.
Fallow land promotes bird diversity
A study shows how to most effectively create fallow land to strengthen biodiversity.
Edible packaging from eggshells
"Eat, don't dispose" - with this in mind, students have developed bio-based packaging from food waste that can be eaten.
Artificial photosynthesis produces important amino acid
A team from the Technical University of Munich has developed a cell-free bioprocess in which the important protein building block L-alanine is produced from CO2 and hydrogen.
Shipping bags made from new bioplastic
Fraunhofer researchers have expanded the range of sustainable bioplastics with a new type of polybutylene succinate (PBS) and produced a first product from it.
Flora Incognita enhanced with AI
Thanks to artificial intelligence, the plant identification app can now recognize three times as many plants - and with greater accuracy.
New fiber composite made from biopolymers
A research collaboration has developed a sustainable alternative for the production of organosheets.