Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy

Upcycling waste apples into platform chemicals: pilot-scale production of lactic and succinic acids

Abstract The conversion of renewable biological resources into value-added products is essential for supporting the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. This study explores the use of waste apples—a byproduct generated in large quantities along the fresh apple supply chain—as...

Animal Individual Factors Dictate Learning Strategy: An Integrated Analysis of Cattle Adaptation to a Virtual Fencing System

Virtual fencing (VF) is a promising technology for pasture management, but its successful implementation depends on understanding the factors that influence the animal learning. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the significance of individual animal factors that affect...