Precision fermentation (PF) products can be used either as ingredients in other foods (e.g. whey protein in baked goods) or as stand-alone components (e.g. precision fermentation whey protein powder). Although the technology is being used more and more frequently, consumer awareness is still low.
Automated and selective plant protection
In agriculture and horticulture, weeds are often removed with pesticides because they compete with the main plants for nutrients, water and light. However, not all weeds are harmful, they can even be beneficial. Researchers at the Technology and Support Centre (TFZ) in Straubing have been working on using artificial intelligence (AI) and drone images to apply herbicides in a more targeted and automated manner.