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Graue runde Lagergebäude
In biogas plants, a high-load digester could increase profitability.

Energy Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

High-load digester makes biogas plants more profitable

The fermentation of liquid fractions from residual materials such as liquid manure taps unused biomass potential.

gelbes Fruchteis
Ice cream packaging is usually made of oil-based plastics.

Chemistry Waste Biotechnology/Systems biology

Bio-based packaging for organic ice cream

Researchers at the University of Hohenheim develop a bio-based and recyclable plastic for food packaging from agricultural residues.

Die Erweiterung des Campus Monheim soll bis 2026 fertig sein.
The expansion of the Monheim campus is scheduled for completion by 2026.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Bayer expands plant research

Bayer AG invests 220 million euros in a new research and development center at the Monheim site.

Einweihung der Pilotanlage zur Herstellung von Buchenzellstoff in Göppingen
In the presence of Peter Hauk, MdL, Minister for Food, Rural Areas and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg, the pilot plant was opened at the Technikum Laubholz.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

New perspectives for the textile industry

A pilot plant for the production of high-performance fibers from beech pulp went into operation at the Technikum Laubholz in Göppingen.

Biosensoren können Produktmoleküle detektieren und dabei leicht auszulesende, fluoreszente Signale in verschiedenen Farben ausgeben
Biosensors can detect product molecules while emitting easy-to-read fluorescent signals in different colors.

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

ERC funding for the development of novel biosensors

Markus Jeschek, Professor of Synthetic Microbiology at the University of Regensburg, has received the European Research Council's 1.5 million euro ERC Starting Grant for the development of novel biosensors based on proteins and RNA.

Weizenfeld
Researchers at the IPK Leibniz Institute have studied how the behavior of a single wheat plant under limiting light conditions affects community performance.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Selfish plant traits harm field yields

Artificial shading could help breed better, higher-yielding varieties.

Hotdogs
Both visually and in terms of taste, the hot dogs from the lab are supposed to be very close to the original.

Food Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

First approval of laboratory-grown meat applied for in the EU

Heidelberg-based Cultivated B is the first company in the world to submit an application to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for approval of a cell-based sausage product.

Biogasanlage auf Rügen
Increasing the efficiency of biogas plants offers the opportunity to become independent of fossil fuels.

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Microbial key players in biogas production discovered

With Darwinibacteriales, researchers in the EU Micro4Biogas project have identified a new group of anaerobic bacteria that could be the key to optimized biogas production.

Agriphotovoltaik-Anlage - nachhaltige Innovationen

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BMBF publishes its first own sustainability strategy

Just in time for the UN Summit on Agenda 2030 in New York, the German Federal Ministry of Research has published its own sustainability strategy - and the bioeconomy plays an important role in it.

Verschließbare Dönertüte aus Papier

Consumables Plants

Kebab bag

Kebabs to go are usually wrapped in aluminium foil. An award-winning innovative paper packaging offers a more sustainable solution.

Ein Mann steht in einem Getreidefeld und beugt sich hinab.
Dr. Götz Hensel in a barley field. In the European BEST-CROP project, novel plants of this cereal are to be developed so that both grains and straw can be optimally utilized.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research

Improved photosynthesis leads to better performing barley

A European research network aims to optimize ozone tolerance, photosynthetic performance and stem quality in barley.

Sockenhaken aus neuartigen Biomaterial
The compostable sock hooks made from the traceless biomaterial could replace conventional plastic hooks in the future.

Chemistry Waste Chemistry

Traceless: Test run for plant-based sock hooks

Traceless has developed a pilot product from its innovative biomaterial, which is currently being used in a Hamburg store of the C&A fashion chain.

Fluss mit Algenblüte
Euglenoids are diverse unicellular organisms found primarily in freshwater and are visible in large quantities as algal blooms.

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Tapping euglenoids as a new source of raw materials

A worldwide consortium with the participation of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg aims to advance the genome sequencing of eukaryotic unicellular organisms and make it available as a resource for the bioeconomy.

Ein Mann im Pkw und ein Mann vor dem Pkw auf einem Rollenprüfstand
At Coburg University of Applied Sciences, automotive technician Florian Knoch and automotive engineer Steffen Krajewski conduct tests on the chassis dynamometer.

Energy Waste Chemistry

Biodiesel from sewage sludge

A new reforming process generates another source of fuel from biogenic waste.

Mann in Laborkittel vor einer Pflanze mit zwei Kohlweißlingen
Yu Okamura observes mating cabbage white butterflies.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

How caterpillars deactivate the defense of cabbage plants

Researchers have discovered how the cabbage white butterfly detoxifies toxic mustard oils from its food source.

Plätzchen und Nüsse mit Tannenzweig
Many cookies contain exotic spices such as vanilla and pepper.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Christmas spices from the indoor farm

Exotic spices are key to baking cookies. But instead of coming from India, vanilla and pepper could soon come from domestic indoor farms.

Pflanzenbasierte Fleischalternativen sind beliebt.
The texture of plant-based meat alternatives is sometimes perceived as unpleasant.

Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

Sensory improvement of meat alternatives

Improving the taste and consistency of plant-based meat substitutes is the focus of a new research partnership between Holzminden-based Symrise AG and Wageningen University in the Netherlands.

Leder, Lederimitat

unspecific Plants

Imitation leather

Leather is as much in demand as it is controversial - although the chemically preserved animal skin is robust and versatile, its production takes place at the expense of animals, humans and the environment - not so with a new, plant-based imitation leather.

Tampon

Consumables Plants

Tampon

Conventional disposable tampons are made of up to 90% plastic - and are therefore not only harmful to the environment but also to the health of those wearing them. A new tampon offers a sustainable alternative.

Oleogele und Backwaren
Oleogels and baked goods

Food Plants Food technology

Oleogels as palm oil substitute

Researchers have succeeded in developing a domestic alternative to palm oil from rapeseed oil.