Plants are Nature’s Best Chemists
September 2011. Industrial plant biotechnology is an interdisciplinary toolbox which combines the best approaches in conventional as well as organic agriculture, in industrial production, plant molecular biology, and engineering.
In a vivid account Peter Welters, CEO of Phytowelt GreenTechnologies and veteran in the field describes what it has to offer to chemicals, pharma, textile, energy, cosmetics, and food industries – including competitive pricing to synthetic chemicals. Published first in 2011, the article which provides a detailed overview is still up to date.Reading time: 13 min
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