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26.2.2021

Life science news

From feed to food production – Cereal side streams can be utilised as sources of protein and dietary fibre

Brans and other cereal side streams, which currently are mainly used as feed or in energy production, could be utilised as raw materials for...

27.9.2018

Life science news

Genome-editing scissors will revolutionise plant breeding, yet a professor fears EU countries will get side-tracked

Genome-editing is the most significant change in plant breeding since gene transfer, which was introduced in the 1990s. Legislators are now...

25.5.2018

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Gypsum treatment of fields enhances water protection in agriculture

Gypsum treatment of agricultural fields has proven to be a safe and effective method, approved by farmers, in reducing phosphorus load...

16.5.2018

Life science news

Protecting the Baltic Sea is not up to us alone – Climate change and societal developments also have an impact

Technological advances in energy production and urbanisation expedite the attainment of the current environmental objectives for the Baltic Sea...

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2.5.2018

Sustainability news

Professor Bodo Steiner – Our food chain should be ecologically, financially and socially sustainable

Food economics is not just about the things we eat. What we drink is just as relevant.

27.3.2018

Life science news

A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizon

Novel technologies are being sought to replace the traditional pesticides used to protect plants, particularly edible plants such as cereals. A...