Agriculture

The bacterial workshop

Crop Protection

The bacterial workshop

They start reactions, juggle with groups of atoms and put them together to form larger chemical compounds: molecular tools, which experts also call enzymes or biocatalysts, manage metabolism in cells and work with the precision of a machine. » more
Bio-protection against nutrient robbers

Seeds

Bio-protection against nutrient robbers
The roots of cotton, soy and corn plants are attractive sources of nutrients for pests.
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Anti-aging effect for wheat and other cereals

Cereals

Anti-aging effect for wheat and other cereals
Sometimes a single spore is enough for a fungus to infect an entire plant.
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Selectively through any barrier

Formulation technology

Selectively through any barrier
Crop protection agents have to overcome numerous obstacles en route to their actual target: some leaves are covered with rough, waxy crystals from which sprays simply rebound.
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Last updated: November 10, 2011
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