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Agriculture and forestry unspecific Agriculture sciences

New European partnership for agroecology research

As part of the European partnership AGROECOLOGY, the call for proposals for actors from Germany has now started. Submit your ideas by April 26!

Feldversuche in Thailand

Chemistry unspecific Agriculture sciences

Weatherproof protein-based insecticides

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.

Anja Wagemanns, Professorin (W3) am Lehrstuhl für Lebensmitteltechnik der Technischen Universität Dresden

Food unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

“Animal protein is difficult to replace with alternative protein”

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.

Fast ein Drittel der Neugründungen sind nachhaltige Firmen, so der aktuelle Green Startup Monitor 2024.
Almost a third of start-ups are sustainable companies, according to the current Green Startup Monitor 2024.

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Green start-ups remain drivers of transformation

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.

Mit pilzwiderstandsfähigen Rebsorten lassen sich bis zu achtzig Prozent der eingesezten Pflanzenschutzmittel im Weinbau einsparen
With fungus-resistant grape varieties, up to eighty per cent of the pesticides used in viticulture can be saved.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Better arming grape varieties against fungi

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.

Von AlphaFold2 vorhergesagte Protein-3D-Strukturen
Protein 3D structures predicted by AlphaFold2

unspecific unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

Exploring and designing proteins with AI

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. 

Aufbau des Wandelements
Structure of the wall element

Construction Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

New composite material made from plant-based carbon fibres and biochar

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.

Maispflanzen im Labor
The root microbiome of maize plants from different regions of the world was analysed.

Agriculture and forestry Microorganisms Agriculture sciences

Genetic material of maize plants influences the root microbiome

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.

abwasser, kläranlage, abwässer

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Precious single cell oils born of waste water

Residential areas and industry produce significant quantities of sewage sludge, wastewater and waste materials – otherwise known as ‘waste streams’. Hidden inside these streams are substantial quantities of carbon that remain essentially unexploited. For the chemicals industry, this carbon could serve as a fundamental building block for other useful substances.

Pharmaceutical industry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

Patron-goddess of poultry

Dagmar Köhler-Repp was in her mid-twenties when she took the brave step into self-employment. Immediately after completing her studies, the graduate founded the veterinary vaccine company Ripac-Labor.

Mikrosprosse der Indianerbanane: Vom Sämling bis zur Jungpflanze ist es ein langer Weg.
Microshoots of the pawpaw tree: from seedlings to young plants is a long process.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Nutritional sciences

Helping the pawpaw breakthrough

The fruit tree Asimina triloba has been known for its nutritious fruit for a long time. German plant researchers are now working on propagating the pawpaw in the laboratory to make them fit for the fruit farm.

Dieses Schoko-Eiskugel besteht nicht aus Milcheiweiß, sondern wurde aus Proteinen der Blauen Süßlupine hergestellt.
This chocolate ice cream is not made from cow's milk but produced using protein from the blue sweet lupin.

Food Plants Nutritional sciences

Lupin ice cream: a sustainable dessert

The answer for all vegan and lactose-intolerant ice cream fans: a special treat is now available in the freezer section in many supermarkets – lupin ice cream. The vegetable protein that the ice cream is based on is produced using a sophisticated technology, which recently won the German Future Prize.

Mainzer Forscher haben in Marinen Schwämme (im Bild: Baikalschwamm) ein Biosilikat gefunden, das sich zur Beschichtung von Zähnen und Knochenimplantaten eignet.
Researchers in Mainz have identified a bio-silicate in marine sponges that is suitable as a coating for dental and bone implants.

Pharmaceutical industry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Biological protective sheathing for teeth

A team of researchers headed by Werner E.G. Müller at the University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, have made an interesting discovery in their search for biocompatible materials for use in medicine. The source: marine sponges.

Nach einer Karriere als Pflanzenphysiologe und Genetiker wurde Yuri Gleba Unternehmer.

Pharmaceutical industry Plants Agriculture sciences

Using plants as molecule factories

Yuri Gleba has developed a technology to produce drugs with tobacco plants. With his companies Nomad Biosciences and Icon Genetics the scientist played a role in the fight against Ebola.

Energy Plants Biodiversity

Bioeconomy is a major driving force

The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) announced the results of the first study on the European bioeconomy at its general assembly.

Consumables Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology

Evonik turns to natural active ingredients in cosmetics

Specialty chemical manufacturer Evonik plans to increase its use of sustainably produced ingredients for cosmetics in the future.

Construction Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Water-resistant mortar thanks to a biofilm

Buildings are built to last, at least that is the intention. Over time, however, moisture can destroy the mortar that binds together bricks or stones, for example, when cracks from as a result of frost.

Stefan Schiller von der Universität Freiburg ist diesjähriger Gewinner des BMBF-Forschungspreises „Nächste Generation biotechnologischer Verfahren“.

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Interior designer of cell factories

Cells are living factories, each containing numerous reaction chambers. The Freiburg-based chemist Stefan Schiller wants to give cells entirely new chambers in the form of artificial vesicles, and in this way encourage them to produce new and useful substances.

Consumables Plants Biodiversity

Nature commentary: Bioeconomy important for SDGs

The bioeconomy – economy based on biological knowledge and resources can help to achieve key points of the UN sustainability goals and is central to the implementation of climate and sustainable goals.

Die gebürtige Französin Emmanuelle Charpentier leitet eine Forschungsabteilung am HZI in Braunschweig.

Agriculture and forestry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Cutting a swathe with her gene-scissors

Enemies are disposed of by the cutting-out of genetic material – this simple trick served as inspiration for French–born Emmanuelle Charpentier, ultimately leading her to revolutionise molecular biology. Today, at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig, Charpentier continues to conduct research and develop her exceptionally precise gene-scissors for use in biotechnology-related fields.