06.10.2016 News
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EC delays bioeconomy strategy review
The fate of the bioeconomy in Europe remains undecided. The evaluation of the European Commission’s bioeconomy strategy plus action plan has been delayed.
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10.10.2016 News
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Synvina: BASF and Avantium join forces
The new joint venture Synvina is positioned in the market for drop-in bioplastics with advanced product characteristics.
27.01.2017 News
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Rust-eating microbe found in Twentekanaal
So it exists after all: the microbe that eats both rust and methane. After a long search, Max-Planck researchers in Bremen have found such a multi-talent.
16.10.2016 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biodiversity
Study: Tree mix increases yield in forests
The largest big-data analysis to date on global biodiversity in forests has confirmed how closely species diversity and productivity are interrelated.
20.10.2016 News
Chemistry Plants Agriculture sciences
Record acquisition: Bayer pounces
The time is finally upon us: Bayer AG has purchased Monsanto for 66 billion US dollars. The largest agrochemical corporation in the world will be created from this mega-deal.
16.09.2016 News
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Biotech giant Novozymes bags Organobalance
Denmark’s Novozymes has acquired microbial research company Organobalance GmbH. The Berlin-based company owns a large collection of microbial strains, some of which date back to the 1920s, and has strong capabilities in microbial screening and assay technology.
23.09.2016 News
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Symbiosis: How clover and fungus became friends
Symbiosis between plants and fungi is common. The organisms supply each other with important, growth-promoting nutrients. They give each other a helping hand even under extreme conditions.
14.12.2016 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Using weeds as a source of bioenergy
Within the framework of the EU-supported 'Sweedhart' project, Fraunhofer researchers are looking for ways of exploiting field weeds.
30.09.2016 News
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Campus for sustainable car manufacture opened
Using high-tech to make tomorrow's environmentally friendly car. That is the goal of the brand new LeichtbauCampus Open Hybrid LabFactory in Wolfsburg. Central government is supplying 30 million euros.
04.10.2016 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
WWF study on palm oil published
The increasing global demand for palm oil and expansion in cultivation are damaging the environment. A study by environmental protection organisation WWF has concluded, however, that no credible alternative to the product exists.
08.09.2016 News
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Biobased economy headed for success
The German biobased economy is on the road to success. That is underlined by the progress report of the German National Policy Strategy Bioeconomy.
27.10.2016 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Biotech yeast produces complex plant material
Carnosic acid is a widely sought-after substance that is used to enhance the flavour of foods and make them keep longer. To date, the substance must laboriously be extracted from herbs such as rosemary.
27.04.2016 Basics
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Basic facts: What's bioeconomy?
Bioeconomy is a modern and sustainable form of economic activity based on the efficient use of biological resources such as plants, animals and microorganisms. All sectors that produce, process or in any way use biological resources, contribute to the biobased economy. These include agriculture, forestry, the energy industry, fisheries and aquaculture, chemical and pharmaceuticals industries, the food industry, industrial biotechnology, cosmetics, paper and textile industries. To continue Germany’s path towards biobased industry innovative approaches are needed. Federal Government has already launched specific funding initiatives for its research and development.
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09.02.2016 Product
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Plastic bottles
Some consumer goods manufactures are increasingly trying to replace conventional plastics with biobased plastic. By doing this, the dependence on petroleum is reduced and carbon dioxide can be saved.
10.08.2016 Success story
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
A robot-assistant for vine-growers
With the “Phenobot” researchers have developed a measuring robot that can help vine-growers with their work.
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Curt Beck
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Lightweight wooden products
The director of the start-up Lignotube has developed innovative winding technology for the manufacture of wooden tubes. Whether for furniture manufacture, insulation or heating: wood can be used in a host of different ways. However, up to now the rigid and partially brittle structure of this ancient material has made it a challenge for designers, limiting its application in industry.
10.06.2015 Country
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Vietnam
The food industry lies at the heart of the domestic economy in the Communist-controlled country in Southeast Asia. Vietnam is a leader in fish exports from aquaculture such as tilapia, pangasius and shrimp. Its other major exports include rice, coffee and wood products. The cultivation of soybeans and sugar cane is also important for domestic agriculture, which accounts for 20% of gross domestic product (GDP), but makes up 48% of all labor. A national strategy aims to boost growth of the green economy.
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09.03.2016 Product
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Car tyres
The Russian dandelion grows in Germany in areas that are unsuitable for farming. Unlike the rubber tree, which grows in subtropical regions, the increasing demand without vegetation clearance or conversion of farmland can be met.
12.12.2016 Country
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Norway
Norway gains its wealth from its plentiful natural resources.
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Qmilch GmbH
04.08.2016 Interview
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Milking it: Textiles made from casein
Hanover local Anke Domaske's QMilch has developed a natural fibre made from casein, a milk protein. Without any recourse to chemical processes, the qualified biologist and fashion designer spins dairy waste products to create the source material for her own fashion collection. In 2011, she founded her own company, QMilch, where she began to create clothing made from milk.