07.10.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Bayer and the US company Arvinas have teamed up to launch the joint venture Oerth Bio. It uses biotechnologically produced protein molecules to protect plants from pests.
08.10.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biodiversity
Germany plans large-scale reforestation to help ailing forests. According to Würzburg forest ecologists, this will have the opposite effect and make forests even less resilient.
02.10.2019 Studies and statistics
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Since June 2015, the REFOWAS (REduce FOod WASte) project has been investigating reasons for the generation of food waste along the entire value chain and analyzing environmental impacts and economic aspects.
10.10.2019 News
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High-tech fibers made from renewable resources can be a real alternative to their petroleum counterparts, thanks to a new ultra-high-temperature process.
14.10.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Too much nitrogen increases the protein content in wheat. But it also reduces the yield, a research team has found.
21.10.2019 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Chemistry
Up until now, biocatalysts were short-lived. Bochum researchers have now developed a thin protective film that can make the hydrogenases last thousands of years.
25.10.2019 News
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The Ethics Council of the Max Planck Society has announced its position on genome editing in plant breeding, medicine and pest control.
18.10.2019 News
unspecific Microorganisms Biodiversity
Deep-sea mussels enter into symbioses with a large number of bacteria and are thus well prepared for changing environmental conditions.
30.10.2019 News
Chemistry Waste Chemistry
Production of alcohols from CO2 through electrochemical reduction is the goal of a research consortium that wants to use a new process to reduce the energy required for electrosynthesis.
28.10.2019 News
Food Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Collagen protein supplier Gelita and the US company Geltor are cooperating in the development of biotechnologically produced collagen proteins for the vegan food market.
30.10.2019 News
Chemistry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Using a bacterial enzyme, Marburg researchers have made it possible for diatoms to degrade plastic waste in salt water.
04.11.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
With two multi-resistant rice varieties and a diagnostic kit, an international team of researchers hopes to eradicate the plant disease bacterial blight.
12.11.2019 News
Chemistry unspecific Agriculture sciences
Pesticides pose greater risks than previously thought: Helmholtz researchers have shown that pollutants can affect sensitive people and ecosystems even at very low concentrations.
05.11.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Animals Agriculture sciences
In Germany, most insect groups are affected by species extinction - and more so than previously assumed, as a study led by the Technical University of Munich shows.
13.11.2019 News
Pharmaceutical industry Animals Materials sciences
Researchers have shed light on the structure of nacre in mussels, paving the way for break-resistant ceramic materials.
19.11.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Researchers from Bonn are hoping to gently optimize weed control in the cultivation of medicinal plants in order to avoid contamination.
20.11.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Forestry
In addition to softwoods, low-value hardwoods are also suitable for the production of fiberboard. This has been demonstrated by Fraunhofer researchers.
15.11.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
The European Council calls on the European Commission to investigate how the handling of genome-edited plants is to be regulated in future.
25.11.2019 News
Machine and plant engineering Microorganisms Plant and process engineering
Sewage treatment plants often require a lot of space. The Ruhrverband is piloting a new process that saves 30% electricity and also reduces space requirements and operating costs.
20.11.2019 News
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The European Investment Bank will stop financing fossil energy projects from the end of 2021. Future funding will focus on clean energy innovation, energy efficiency and renewables.
