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Duckweed as a new sustainable source of protein for human consumption
Duckweed as a new sustainable source of protein for human consumption - WUR Project Duckweed as a new sustainable source of protein for human... -
Sustainable farming in Indonesia using bioslurry-grown duckweed as animal feed
The world population is growing and with it even more the demand for meat. In order to produce 1 kg of meat protein, about 3-6 kg of plant protein is... -
Drive4EU - Dandelion Rubber and Inulin Valorisation for Europe
Natural rubber (NR) is an essential renewable material for more than 50,000 products essential to building (adhesives, sealants), medicine (gloves,... -
Overproduction of amino-acids and organic acids in plants
Our crude oil and natural gas reserves are finite. Alternatives will be needed for the energy and materials that we now get from crude oil. Plants can... -
PEARLS: alternative natural rubber production
Worldwide, the rubber industry faces a number of problems that makes the development of alternative sources of latex and rubber necessary. Examples... -
Cultivation of duckweed for protein
Lemna (duckweed) is the smallest flowering plant on Earth that multiplies rapidly and is rich with protein. This is exactly what the world needs.... -
Genome-wide metabolic modelling and data integration of organic acid production A. niger and potato
Organic acids like itaconic and fumaric acid have a strong potential as building blocks to replaced naphtha-based chemicals. In the field of the... -
Productie van caprolactam (Nylon-6) in planten en micro-organismen
Nylon 6 is a frequently used polymer made of caprolactam and is used in the production of a wide range of products. Production of caprolactam, the...