Research

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Papacks produziert zertifiziertes Industriehanf in der Ukraine

PAPACKS establishes industrial hemp for large-scale production

Together with a Ukrainian partner, the Cologne-based company PAPACKS has established the first scalable supply chain for certified industrial hemp.

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Dr. Ronny Frank und Dr. Christian Sonnendecker vor einem Sack voll kleingehäckselten PET-Obstschalen, die darauf warten, mit Hilfe des Enzyms PHL7 in ihre chemischen Bausteine zerlegt zu werden.

Biological PET recycling: start-up founded

The discovery of the PHL7 enzyme was the starting point for the founding of the Leipzig-based start-up ESTER Biotech.

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Miskanthus Häcksel

Digital tools for the sustainable use of residual materials

Researchers at the University of Hohenheim have developed two tools for the use of agricultural side streams in order to recognize and optimally exploit their potential.

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Bodendegradation bezeichnet die fortschreitende Verschlechterung der Bodenqualität durch Erosion, Übernutzung, Verschmutzung oder Verlust der biologischen Aktivität.

Revitalize damaged soils with humus

In the SHAPE project, researchers want to specifically enrich humus with microorganisms in order to strengthen plants and make soils more fertile.

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REWE Geen Farming Building

REWE: Fresh salad from the supermarket roof

The second REWE Green Farming centre in Germany will be built in Berlin-Lankwitz by spring 2026. In future, salad mixes will be harvested all year round in the glass roof farm.

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Forschungsatlas

Research Map

In our research map you will find more than 800 research institutions in Germany dealing with topics relevant to the bioeconomy.

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