21.06.2024 Success story
Chemistry unspecific Agriculture sciences
A German-Thai team is developing a biological pesticide that can withstand rain and heat. This means that certain insect larvae such as armyworms can be combated more effectively.
28.04.2024 Interview
Food unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
Anja Wagemans wants to give meat substitute products more "bite". To this end, the food technologist is working on the structure formation of alternative plant-based and microbiological biopolymers.
25.03.2024 News
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Although the proportion of green start-ups remains high, it is declining slightly due to the current difficult market and financing conditions. This is shown by the latest Green Startup Monitor.
28.03.2024 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Under the leadership of the Julius Kühn Institute, a European research team wants to analyse fungus-resistant grapevines and identify molecular markers for grapevine breeding. The cuticle on the berry skin could play a key role.
Wed, 05/29/2024 - 12:00 In-depth report
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In recent years, AI technologies have revolutionized protein research and the possibilities for producing tailor-made protein molecules. This dossier highlights how AI-based tools are opening up new avenues for research and innovation.
03.04.2024 News
Construction Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
As an alternative to reinforced concrete, researchers at the German Institute of Textile and Fibre Research have developed a combined building material made of natural stone, carbon fibres and biochar that has a particularly good carbon footprint.
02.04.2024 News
Agriculture and forestry Microorganisms Agriculture sciences
Not only the properties of the soil, but also the genetic make-up of a plant influence which microbes colonise its roots. This is shown by an international study in which researchers from Bonn and Gatersleben were involved.
20.04.2023 News
Food unspecific Agriculture sciences
The Venture Lab of the TU Munich has a new partner: The food company Dr. Oetker will support start-ups in the field of food-agro-biotech.
26.04.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Thanks to artificial intelligence, the plant identification app can now recognize three times as many plants - and with greater accuracy.
25.04.2023 News
Textiles Plants Materials sciences
A research collaboration has developed a sustainable alternative for the production of organosheets.
02.05.2023 News
Chemistry Plants Chemistry
Fraunhofer researchers have expanded the range of sustainable bioplastics with a new type of polybutylene succinate (PBS) and produced a first product from it.
09.05.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
A study shows how to most effectively create fallow land to strengthen biodiversity.
05.05.2023 News
Chemistry Waste Chemistry
"Eat, don't dispose" - with this in mind, students have developed bio-based packaging from food waste that can be eaten.
04.05.2023 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
A team from the Technical University of Munich has developed a cell-free bioprocess in which the important protein building block L-alanine is produced from CO2 and hydrogen.
11.05.2023 News
Chemistry Plants Chemistry
Researchers have developed a bio-based coating that protects against moisture and heat while being edible, allowing its use in food.
15.05.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
A study by Göttingen researchers shows for the first time the importance of insect, spider and millipede biodiversity for the forest ecosystem.
16.05.2023 News
Energy Microorganisms Environmental technology
Microorganisms that react to magnetic fields can eliminate contamination with heavy metals.
17.05.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
By cultivating various legumes in the Franconia-Hohenlohe region, researchers aim to expand the local portfolio of plant-based foods and establish regional value chains.
10.10.2015 Country
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Kenya has discovered the enormous economic potential of its biodiversity and has developed strategies to make use of these resources.
10.10.2015 Country
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Traditional bioenergy such as wood and charcoal are the main energy sources in Mali. In order to protect the forests, modernise the energy sector, and promote rural electrification, the country relies on the oil of the jatropha plant.
