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Fraunhofer Develops Biodegradable Seed Coating Technology to Enhance Germination and Support Sustainable Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have developed a biodegradable seed coating under the SeedPlus project that improves germination rates and protects seedlings from herbicides while ensuring sufficient water supply. The coating combines a water storage function with a protective membrane, using … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Researchers Advance Mobile Sensor Technology for Rapid Product Authenticity Checks

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers are developing a portable gas chromatography sensor system that enables rapid, on-site detection of counterfeit foods and contaminated materials without the need for laboratory analysis. Created under the PUMMEL project, the device combines chip-based gas chromatography … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Institutes Launch FutureProteins Project to Develop Climate-Independent Protein Production Systems

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer announces the FutureProteins flagship project, a collaboration between six Fraunhofer institutes to develop year-round, climate-independent production systems for alternative proteins from plants, fungi, algae, and insects. The project includes the development of OrbiPlant®, a vertical farming system … Read the full press release