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Schoko-Praline
800,000 tons of chocolate and chocolate products were produced in Germany in 2019.

Consumables Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Cocoa-free chocolate from microbial production

The Munich-based cleantech start-up NxFoods wants to use biotechnological processes to bring a chocolate to market that does not contain cocoa but is produced in a climate-friendly and fair way.

Lastwagen mit Anlagentechnik zur Saatgutbehandlung der E-VITA GmbH
E-VITA® plant technology for efficient on-site seed treatment

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Carefully disinfecting seeds with electrons

Ceravis AG and Fraunhofer FEP have founded a new company, E-Vita GmbH, to establish the Dresden researchers' innovative seed treatment method on the market.

Fahrzeuglagerhalle
Some parts in the engine compartment of vehicles could soon be made of bioplastics.

Automobile unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

Durable bioplastics for the automotive industry

Researchers at the Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (IfBB) at Hannover University of Applied Sciences want to develop bioplastics for the automotive industry that can withstand high temperatures and stresses.

Symbolbild- Einsatz digitaler technik in der Landwirtschaft
The ArtIFARM alliance researches digital solutions for resource-efficient and sustainable agriculture.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania counts on high-tech in agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is once again promoting structural change in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and providing millions for research into artificial intelligence in agriculture.

Teilweise abgebaute Folie im Ackerboden
These are the remnants of PBSA film degraded over 240 days under conventional agriculture and the climate of 2070.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Bioplastic remains readily degradable despite climate change

Microbial decomposition of biodegradable PBSA films works well under climate change conditions. However, the plastic can endanger field yields.

v.l.n.r.: Richard Hurding (CEO, Zelfo Technology GmbH) und Eduardo Gordillo (Founder & CEO, BIO-LUTIONS Int. AG)
From left: Richard Hurding (CEO, Zelfo Technology GmbH) and Eduardo Gordillo (Founder & CEO, BIO-LUTIONS Int. AG).

Chemistry Waste Chemistry

Innovation award for fibers from agricultural residues

CleanTech start-up BIO-LUTIONS and Zelfo Technology have been awarded the Brandenburg Innovation Prize for developing a process for producing natural fibers.

Weizenfeld
Wheat is mostly grown as a monoculture.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Combining root systems of different wheat varieties

Using shallow- and deep-rooted wheat varieties in one field, researchers aim to improve the plants' nutrient and water availability and make them more resilient.

Die Solarmodule schützen die Apfelbäume u.a. vor zu starker Sonneneinstrahlung und Extremwetter.
The solar panels protect the apple trees from excessive sunlight and extreme weather, for example.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Apple trees under solar panels

An agri-photovoltaic system was set up on an organic fruit farm in Gelsdorf, Rhineland-Palatinate, to explore its potential for fruit cultivation.

Blick von oben auf das neue Phytotechnikum auf dem campus der Uni Hohenheim
The first part of the new high-tech research greenhouse Phytotechnikum is located in the west of the University of Hohenheim campus.

Food Plants Agriculture sciences

Phytotechnikum: High-tech research in a glass greenhouse

The first high-tech greenhouse of the new Phytotechnikum was officially opened on the campus of the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart.

Chemresilienz Teamleitung Prof. Peter H. Seeberger und Dr. Matthew Plutschack (v.l.n.r.)
Chemresilienz Team Leader Prof. Peter H. Seeberger and Dr. Matthew Plutschack (l.t.r.)

Chemistry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

Research factories for sustainable chemistry

A team led by Potsdam biochemist Peter Seeberger has succeeded in obtaining BMBF funding for the establishment of two large-scale research centers for the reorientation of chemical production in central Germany.

Prof. Philip Wigge Leiter Programmbereich „Funktionelle Pflanzenbiologie“ am Leibniz-Institut für Gemüse-und Zierpflanzenbau (IGZ) in Großbeeren

Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research

"We want to use temperature sensors to accelerate the breeding of climate-resistant plants"

The Potsdam molecular biologist Philip Wigge is researching the mechanisms by which plants detect and adapt to ambient temperatures.

Plastikmüll

unspecific unspecific Energy technologies

RWTH, ETH (2021) | Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emission plastics by a circular carbon economy

A study recently published in the journal Science by RWTH Aachen University in collaboration with ETH Zurich shows that net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from plastics are possible.

Fischschwarm
Some fish have developed a unique filtering mechanism to screen out microplastics.

Chemistry Animals Biotechnology/Systems biology

Fish gills as inspiration for microplastic filter

Inspired by fish gills, researchers want to develop a sustainable filter that screens microplastics from washing machines.

Die Sonnenblume ist äußerst anfällig gegen Krankheiten. Forscher wollen das ändern.
The sunflower's appearance reveals nothing about its root system: the fine roots are more like those of pine trees, a study shows.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Role of fine roots in plant growth recognized

The plant's appearance reveals nothing about its roots, according to a study. More attention should be paid to the characteristics of fine roots in future development forecasts.

Entfrachtungsstrecke bei STENA Recycling in Baumholder
The problems involved in recycling today's refrigerators and freezers became apparent on the de-fibering line at STENA Recycling in Baumholder.

Machine and plant engineering Waste Plant and process engineering

Optimizing cooling appliances for recycling

A large-scale trial identifies key design elements for successful recycling of refrigerators and freezers.

Vegane Fleischersatzprodukte
A selection of vegetarian meat substitutes

Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

Plant-based meat substitutes - products with future potential

Vegetarian and vegan alternatives to sausage and meat are booming and have hit the middle of society. This dossier looks at the plant-based alternatives. It presents the most important resources and meat substitute products, market development, economic players and relevant funding projects.

biologisch Abbaubare Kunststofffolie aus Agrarresten
The biofilm developed by traceless materials biodegrades within two to four weeks.

Chemistry Waste Chemistry

EU funding for traceless materials

The Hamburg-based start-up traceless materials was able to secure a multi-million euro grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) for the further development of a process with which compostable biomaterials can be produced from agricultural residues.

Ein Forscher bedient ein Sequenziergerät.
This sequencer at the DSMZ generates large amounts of microbiological data. In the future, this data management is to become more standardized nationwide.

unspecific Microorganisms Biodiversity

Large-scale inventory of microbial knowledge launched

The National Research Data Infrastructure for Microbiota Research has begun to create better data management nationwide.

Ein Forscher entnimmt einer Maschine ein Elastomer.
Elastomer production in the research laboratory: At Fraunhofer LBF, new formulations for sustainable, alternative materials are developed and tested for their suitability for use.

Chemistry unspecific Chemistry

Sustainable raw materials for elastomers

From base monomers to additives, the important plastics group is to become more bio- and residue-based.

Prof. Martina Brockmeier

Agriculture and forestry unspecific Agriculture sciences

"There is no easy solution to sustainably improving food systems"

Martina Brockmeier, an agricultural economist from Hohenheim, was elected as the future president of the Leibniz Association in November 2021. She sees bioeconomy research as an important contribution to achieving the global sustainability goals.