Breakfast Club 18: Thursday, September 12th

Prof. Hervé Vanderschuren - Professor Plant Genetics (ULiege) and Tropical Horticulture (KU Leuven), Belgium

Title: Post Harvest losses mitigation by improved plant hEALING

Prof. Daniel Pleissner - Scientific director at the Institute for Food and Environmental Research (ILU), Germany

Title: Decentralized bioprocesses for the conversion of residues with
low climate impact

🧑‍🌾In this webinar, two innovative approaches to enhancing agricultural sustainability are explored. The first presentation discusses strategies for mitigating post-harvest losses through improved plant healing techniques. By focusing on enhancing the natural healing processes in crops, this approach helps to extend shelf life and reduce waste, benefiting both farmers and consumers. 🥒The second topic dives into decentralized bioprocesses for converting agricultural residues with minimal climate impact. These processes enable the local and efficient transformation of residues into valuable products, like bioenergy or fertilizers, while reducing carbon emissions. The seminar highlights how these low-impact technologies can contribute to a circular economy and foster sustainable agricultural practices. Watch to learn about cutting-edge methods for tackling key challenges in food systems and promoting environmental resilience.