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Haferprotein als Herausforderung für die Lebensmitteltechnologie: Wie wird daraus ein stabiles Produkt?
Oat protein as a challenge for food technology: how can it be turned into a stable product?

Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

Using oats as a source of protein

Researchers at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences are investigating how the protein content in oats can be optimized and thus used as an alternative protein source.

Bodendegradation bezeichnet die fortschreitende Verschlechterung der Bodenqualität durch Erosion, Übernutzung, Verschmutzung oder Verlust der biologischen Aktivität.
Soil degradation refers to the progressive deterioration of soil quality due to erosion, overuse, pollution or loss of biological activity.

Agriculture and forestry Microorganisms Agriculture sciences

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.

Miskanthus Häcksel
Agricultural residues contain important ingredients and are therefore an important source of raw materials for the bioeconomy.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

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.

Automobile unspecific

Automotive sector

The car will continue to be an important component of mobility in the future. Alter­native drive technologies are on the rise in response to climate targets and international ­competition. Manufacturers are turning to bioplastics and biocomposites to build ever lighter vehicles, conserve resources and implement a circular economy.  

REWE Geen Farming Building
REWE Green Farming is a further development of the green building concept, which was first implemented in Wiesbaden in 2021.

Construction Plants Bioökonomie mitgestalten

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.

Construction unspecific

Construction

Whether as a building material, for insulation or interior finishing: Renewable raw materials boast good material properties, improve the eco-balance and are often better for human health. However, even for conventional construction products such as concrete, bio-based, sustainable strategies are now available.

Chemistry unspecific

Chemistry

While the chemical industry is still predominantly based on petroleum, a fossil raw material, it is increasingly tapping into biomass, a complex and versatile raw material. More and more companies are turning to green chemical production based on renewable raw materials and biotechnical processes. 

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.
Dr Ronny Frank and Dr Christian Sonnendecker in front of a bag of chopped PET fruit peel, which is to be broken down into its chemical building blocks with the help of the PHL7 enzyme.

Chemistry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

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.

Energy unspecific

Energy

Bioenergy from renewable resources remains an important element in the energy mix of the future. Agricultural farms can use biogas plants to produce electricity and heat. Even­ in a future electric mobility system, biofuels will still be needed for shipping and aviation.

Robert Hoffie untersucht Gerste

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Key gene for toxic alkaloid discovered in barley

Many varieties of barley produce a substance called gramine, which is toxic to livestock. Researchers from Hanover and Gatersleben have discovered how the alkaloid is produced in the plant.

Prof. Dr. Maria Mittag von der Universität Jena mit Kulturen der Grünalge Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.
Prof Dr Maria Mittag from the University of Jena with cultures of the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

Chemistry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

Alliance of microalgae and bacteria

Researchers from Jena have investigated a community of bacteria and microalgae and discovered how they jointly contribute to climate protection.

Rinder auf der Wiese
When digesting their feed, cows emit methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

Agriculture and forestry Animals Biotechnology/Systems biology

Methane-reducing feed additives for livestock

As part of the ClimateCow project, researchers in Munich are developing a new type of feed additive for cattle in order to reduce the animals' methane emissions.

Meeresspargel
Halophytes such as the European samphire grow on salt marshes or in mudflats and are extremely salt-tolerant.

Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

Tapping into the potential of salt-tolerant plants

As part of the European research project Aquacombine, partners from six countries are demonstrating the potential that halophytes such as samphire have for the bioeconomy.

Eine KI-basierte Karte der Bioökonomie-Aktivitäten in Deutschland

unspecific unspecific Social sciences

AI language model generates map of bioeconomy companies

A BMBF-funded research team has trained a language model with web texts from 680,000 German companies and has identified and localised those with bioeconomy activities.

Flaggen hannover Messe
Artificial intelligence and hydrogen technologies are focal points of Hannover Messe 2024.

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Bioeconomy at the Hannover Messe

The world's largest industrial trade fair starts in Hanover on 22 April. The focus will be on technologies for sustainable production. The "Bioeconomy Showcase" in the Future Hub in Hall 2 offers a platform for bio-based innovations.

Biophysikerin Prof. Dr. Christine Ziegler

Agriculture and forestry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

“Uncovering the key signals of plants under water stress”

Christine Ziegler is researching how plants perceive water stress and the underlying mechanisms. The biophysicist was awarded the Synergy Grant by the European Research Council in 2023.

Steinfrüchte von Arabica-Kaffee (Coffea arabica)
Coffee plants are extremely sensitive and require special growing conditions.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research

Reference genome for Arabica coffee available online

An international research team involving the University of Leipzig and the food company Nestlé has developed a database to better identify and breed climate-resistant coffee plants.

Plenum des BioProScale Symposiums 2024

Chemistry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

Thinking big with smart bioprocess technology

Smart models, sophisticated measurement technology and automated workflows: At the BioProScale conference in Berlin, stakeholders from science and industry exchanged views on the most important trends in industrial biotech production.

biologischer Anbau von Erdbeeren in Kalifornien mit Blühstreifen aus Wildblumen|
organic cultivation of strawberries in California with wildflower strips

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Major agricultural study: diversity in agriculture pays off

A global study led by the Universities of Hohenheim and Copenhagen shows that diversified agriculture not only benefits biodiversity, but also contributes to food security.

Im Spritzgussverfahren hergestellte Dämpfungswanne
Injection-moulded damping tray made from the front vehicle underbody from natural fibres and post-consumer recyclate (polypropylene)

Automobile Plants Chemistry

Vehicle underbody made from new biocomposite material

Together with industrial partners, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a new biocomposite material for the production of vehicle underbodies, thereby significantly improving the carbon footprint of the entire production cycle.

Testfeld zur regenarativen Landwirtschaft
Researchers are investigating how measures in regenerative agriculture can protect against climate impacts.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Adapting soils to climate change with regenerative arable farming

Can soils be protected from heat, drought and heavy rainfall through reduced cultivation and permanent planting? A research team from Hesse has produced some promising initial results.

In der neuen Bio-LNG-Anlage können jährlich rund 100.000 Tonnen des CO2-ärmeren Kraftstoffes hergestellt werden.
The new bio-LNG plant can produce around 100,000 tonnes of the less CO2-intensive fuel every year.

Chemistry Waste Chemistry

Shell starts bio-LNG production on the Rhine

Shell Deutschland recently commissioned Germany's largest bio-LNG plant at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland in Cologne. A liquefied fuel mixture of biomethane and fossil natural gas is produced here for heavy goods transport.

Mykorrhiza-Netzwerk am Beispiel von Monotropa uniflora, hier verbunden mit Baumwurzen übergemeinsame Pilze. Originalabbildung aus der Publikation verändert und ergänzt.
Mycorrhizal network using the example of Monotropa uniflora, here connected with tree roots via common fungi. Original illustration from the publication modified and supplemented.

Agriculture and forestry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Fungal networks in the forest: evidence for Wood Wide Web

An international research team with the participation of the University of Bayreuth sees mycoheterotrophic plants as the key to the previously controversial existence of the underground mycorrhizal network in forests.

Schaufenster Bioökonomie auf der Hannover Messe 24

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Hannover Messe 2024: Sustainable industry with bioeconomy

The Bioeconomy Showcase is presenting bio-based innovations in high density in Hall 2 of the Hannover Messe: 18 federally funded projects are providing information about their research and development.

Insempra's Technologie ermöglicht die Produktion qualitativ hochwertiger, nachhaltiger Materialien auf biologischer Basis.
Insempra uses its technology platform to produce functional ingredients such as flavours and fragrances for the cosmetics industry.

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Biotech start-up Insempra secures millions in financing

The start-up Insempra has raised 20 million US dollars in a financing round. The Munich-based company specialises in the biotechnological production of natural ingredients for the food, cosmetics and textile industries.

Leibniz-Institut für Plasmaforschung und Technologie (INP)
The INP is the largest non-university research centre for low-temperature plasmas in Europe.

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Greifswald: Plasma technology for the bioeconomy

The Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) in Greifswald is receiving millions in funding from the federal and state governments to expand research in the fields of agriculture, bioeconomy and the environment.

Makroalgen im Glas
The green algae Ulva spp. and the red algae Furcellaria lumbricalis are soon to be cultivated in the Baltic Sea.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Establishing algae cultivation in the Baltic Sea

Under the leadership of the Rostock-based Alles Alge association, researchers and companies want to jointly develop a system for cultivating macroalgae in the Baltic Sea.

Das Team von Climate Food
The Cultimate Foods team has already carried out several commercial pilot projects with leading food companies.

Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

Millions for cell-based fat ingredient

The Berlin-based biotech start-up Cultimate Foods has raised €2.3 million from investors for the development of cultured fat ingredients to give plant-based meat substitutes an authentic flavour.

Maispflanzen auf einer Anbaufläche
Maize plants on a cultivated area

Agriculture and forestry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

How the root zone can secure crop yields

The RhizoTraits joint project aims to investigate the extent to which different mixtures of maize varieties can guarantee higher yields despite climate change. The focus is on the plant's root zone – the rhizosphere.

Lena Hochrein

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

“Yeasts: developing cell factory alternatives”

The Potsdam junior research group TAILOR, led by Lena Hochrein, aims to optimize baker's yeast and other yeasts so that they can be used in a variety of ways as a cell factory for the bioeconomy.

Algenfarm in Norwegen
The seaweed used by BettaF!sh is cultivated in Norway.

Food Plants Nutritional sciences

BettaF!sh: Algae ingredients for fish alternatives

The Berlin start-up BettaF!sh will contribute its expertise in the development of new technologies for the production of healthy food from cultivated seaweed to the new EU research project FunSea.

Antimikrobiell beschichtete Schuhsohle
Antimicrobial coating on 3D-printed shoe soles

Chemistry Waste Chemistry

Antimicrobial coating for shoe soles

The development of new products from plant-based raw materials was the focus of an EU project in which Fraunhofer researchers from the ISC utilised their innovative coating called bioORMOCER for new fields of application – such as shoe soles and vehicles.

Drei verschiedene Maispflanzen nach einer Dürre und anschließender Wiederbewässerung. In den beiden rechten Pflanzen wurde ein Gen ausgeschaltet, wodurch sie weniger Seminal- und mehr Lateralwurzeln bildeten. Linke Pflanze mit intaktem Gen
Three different maize plants after a drought and subsequent re-watering. In the two plants on the right, a gene was switched off, causing them to form fewer seminal roots and more lateral roots. Left plant with intact gene

Agriculture and forestry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

How roots protect maize plants from drought

The domestication of maize has greatly changed the root system of the food plant. This is the conclusion of a study involving researchers from Bonn. They also identified a gene that is crucial for the breeding of drought-resistant plants.

v.l.n.r.: Beirat Florian Dr. Gerold Lukowski, Dr. Florain Köster, Vorstand Prof. Beatrice Großjohann, Dr. René Glas-Albrecht, Birgit Pscheidl
Founding of IG HELIX: from left: Advisory board member Florian Gerold Lukowski, Florain Köster, board member Beatrice Großjohann, René Glas-Albrecht, Birgit Pscheidl, honorary member Christian Pattermann was present online (computer screen in background)

unspecific Plants Bioökonomie mitgestalten

New bioeconomy alliance for bio-based healthcare products

At the BioEconomy Centre Anklam, an alliance of research and business has been established under the name IG Helix, which aims to increase the focus on the use of plant-based raw materials from the region – especially for health products.

Blick in die BMBF-Broschüre Agrarsysteme der Zukunft

Food Microorganisms Agriculture sciences

Agricultural systems of the future: the new brochure is now available

In the BMBF funding programme ‘Agricultural Systems of the Future’, eight large consortia are researching innovative approaches for the sustainable food production of tomorrow. A new brochure, which bioökonomie.de has produced in cooperation with the participants, provides information on their concepts, objectives and successes to date.

Drei Forschende von der Ruhr-Uni-Bochum mit einem Modell
Thomas Happe, Rieke Haas and Ulf-Peter Apfel (from left) investigated the catalytic centre of an algae enzyme in detail in order to better understand the requirements for hydrogen production.

Chemistry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

Algae enzymes for hydrogen production

Researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum have been able to clarify how the algal enzyme HydF is structured and what role a so-called cofactor plays in the production of hydrogen.

Kultivierte Felder mit blühenden Randstreife, Mohn- und Kornblumen

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

NTU (2024): Crop and landscape heterogeneity increase biodiversity in agricultural landscapes

Intensive agriculture is considered to be one of the causes of species extinction worldwide. However, a diverse landscape can significantly promote biodiversity in the fields.

Labor

unspecific unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

Biotechnology in Germany: More than 1 billion euros flow into the sector

More fresh capital flowed into the German biotechnology sector in 2023 than in the previous year. There was also an increase in venture capital investments.

BonaRes-Konferenz 2024 in Leipzig
Combined soil research expertise: The BonaRes conference took place at the Leipzig KUBUS in the Leipzig Science Park.

Agriculture and forestry unspecific Agriculture sciences

Soil research: BonaRes experts take stock

Experts from science and agricultural practice discussed the key results of the soil research funding programme at the BonaRes conference in Leipzig.

Felix Lenk (SmartLab Solutions)

Chemistry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

“With communication standards to a digital biotech lab”

With his company SmartLab Solutions, Felix Lenk is paving the way for the digital and automated laboratory of the future. One of his team's sensor developments, funded by the BMBF, has now made it onto the market.