Protein diversification in food and nutrition
...ere is a lack of knowledge about plant proteins, microbial proteins or protein from (micro)algae or insects. Through research with various partners, ILVO is trying to fill these knowledge gaps....
...ere is a lack of knowledge about plant proteins, microbial proteins or protein from (micro)algae or insects. Through research with various partners, ILVO is trying to fill these knowledge gaps....
...dscape, from small forests and roadsides to highways, influence the temperature and the presence of insects in a nearby field? And how do temperature and local insect community in turn influence cr...
...ophthora hibernalis in the ornamental sector; and Phytophthora austrocedri on wild juniper. For the insects we will cover: three species on pines, namely Chionaspis pinifoliae (an armoured scale in...
...nagement, soil and water quality. One example is to plant flowering borders that attract beneficial insects.Research approachWe brought local farmers together and provided them with knowled...
...indings were immediately valorized in three areas:1. There is now a status determination of the insects, mites, fungi and viruses listed in the DROPSA alert list in Belgium.2. The acquired ...
Rearing insects is considered a new, challenging agricultural activity. But what is possible on an existing farm?
...in will develop a new type of plant protection product that targets the larval development stage of insects and a versatile application technology that allows for applying ultra-low volumes (ULV) a...
... to measure the carbon reserves, follows up the evolution of the vegetation, uses camera's to study insects and conducts surveys supported by images for the people using the area for recreation.
...t, potato and celery fields and surrounding border plants (weeds and trees). Transmission occurs by insects, but which ones were not yet clear. The two research questions were as follows: Which cic...
Conference: eating insects: are we ready? 10.15: Eating insects: is the policy ready?Which insects can currently be marketed in the EU? And in Belgium? Why these and notothers (yet)?A conc...
Some insects and mites steal genes from other organisms to make themselves immune to plant toxins. An understanding of this evolutionary trick could yield more sustainable crop protection. Anyone ...
... of old books, which use a starchy glue. Modern synthetic glues are less susceptible to these insects. Once you have found the source of infection, it can be either removed or the larvae can be...
...ces, we are discovering the potential of ‘new’ protein-rich raw materials and products, such as insects, seaweeds and micro-organisms. ILVO investigates whether and how these raw materials and thei...
...as been paid to niche crops such as quinoa, and alternative sources of protein such as soy, insects and algae. ILVO supports that process with research into cultivation and breeding techniques, sui...
...ystems, such as agriculture and horticulture, to non-land-based systems, such as the cultivation of insects or algae. Residual streams from various production systems can also be used as renewable ...
...alysesAnimal-related analysesMarine analysesDiagnosis of plant-pathogenic bacteria, fungi, mites, insects, viruses and nematodesAnalyses for plant, soil and substrateLaboratory for Seed TestingSpra...
...arch on how to help plants manage diseases and pests. ILVO has experts on fungi, viruses, bacteria, insects, mites and nematodes. They know the life cycles of plant attackers, develop identificatio...
...e innovative, young district just outside the small traffic belt. Future food expo Algae, insects, upgraded food residues and microbial protein. ILVO, VITO and partners highlight notable ...
...ought, 3. addition of the inert organic substance chitin, a powder based on exoskeletons of insects or crustaceans."I then linked the degree of change to the soil health of the soil...
...ed wheat, durum wheat, malting barley) is expected to increase biodiversity, which may attract more insects such as ladybugs, hoverflies and other natural enemies of pest species. Researchers are e...
...strips and other landscape elements also have an important impact on the presence of beneficial insects and the microclimate on fields. This is evident from measurements by citizen scientists in so...
Chickpeas, soy, insects, algae and even bacteria and fungi are some of the many sources of protein that will play a greater role within a diverse diet in the future. To successfully incorporate these ...
...of fertilizers (see below). Moreover, a variety of legumes attract pollinators and other beneficial insects, which promotes biodiversity. Moreover - and this is an important observation - all the l...
...d tradition of knowledge. Vegetable proteins, microbial proteins or proteins from algae, seaweed or insects are much less familiar ingredients in European cuisine. There are still many knowledge ga...
... kinds of plant-pathogenic organisms. Since 2007, ILVO has been the only Belgian NRL for nematodes, insects and bacteria, and together with CRA-W, the Walloon counterpart of ILVO, NRL for fungi and...