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Wood largely consists of three components: cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. The first two are sugar polymers that are the raw material for the production of biodegradable materials and bioethanol.

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VIB will establish a plant science and agricultural technology incubator at the CropDesign site. These facilities will serve as Flanders’ premier center for agricultural biotechnology (AgBio) innovations for start-ups.

This funding further strengthens Aphea.Bio’s plans to advance its biostimulant and biofungicide research and development programs towards submission of the regulatory dossier and to support the launch of the company’s first products.

The CropBooster-P project is the response to the H2020 call “Future proofing our plants” and aims to prepare crops for European future needs and climate.

CEITEC MU Director Jiří Nantl explains: “The goal of the CEITEC-VIB partnership is to join forces and skills in innovative plant science and crop improvement.

The World Agriculture Prize is yearly awarded to an academic/faculty member from a higher education institution working in the disciplines relating to the agricultural and life sciences.

David and Ive now launch a crowd sourcing campaign to collect depictions of plants in historical paintings and other art objects. You can help by sending in your pictures when travelling or visiting a museum.