Mycoprotein is defined as a form of single-cell protein, also known as fungal protein, derived from fungi for human consumption (Oxford English Dictionary). According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation, Mycoprotein is high in protein and […]
Nowadays, urban air quality is one of the most pertinent challenges across cities that affects billions of people globally. The defining characteristics of mega-cities, such as excessive use of fossil fuels, interconnected networks of buildings, crowded public spaces, and prevalent […]
Dr. Weerapong Woraprayote, Researcher on the Food Biotechnology Research Team at BIOTEC, is the winner of Ajinomoto-FoSTAT Award 2021 for Young Food Science & Technology Research. The Award is given to Dr. Woraprayote’s invention on “Discovery and development of lactic […]
Plant disease control has largely relied on the use of pesticide. This poses a major problem on sustainability since many of these chemicals endanger human health as they have been linked to cancers, birth defects and learning disabilities as well […]
The project “Joining forces to exploit the mycobiota of Asia, Africa and Europe for beneficial metabolites and potential biocontrol agents, using-OMICS techniques (MYCOBIOMICS)” led by Prof. Marc Stadler, Helmholtz Center for Infection Research, Germany, in cooperation with Dr. Jennifer Luangsa-ard, Team Leader of Plant […]
Train-the-Trainer Program under Lancang – Mekong Cooperation to Enhance Production Capacity and People’s Livelihood by Improving the Value Chain for Cassava Cultivation and Application: Clean Cassava Chips, Native Starch, Modified Starch, Ethanol and Biogas Production was awarded 462,700 USD Cassava […]
A milestone in cooperation was reached when the MoU on Agricultural and Biotechnology was signed between BIOTEC and the National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Iran on February 11, 2021. Held at Thailand Science Park, the ceremony was […]
A project entitled “Capacity Building on Circular Economy, Resource and Energy Efficiency for Productivity and Sustainability of Cassava Chain to High Value Products: Cassava Root, Native Starch, and Biogas in Mekong Countries (abbreviation: CCC)” was successfully funded by the Mekong-Republic of Korea […]
August 17, 2020 – Dr. Wonnop Visessaguan, BIOTEC Executive Director, has been named Outstanding Scientist in Food Science and Technology for the year 2020 by the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty […]
BIOTEC is seeking 2 positions for a post-doctoral researcher in the areas of molecular biology, microbiology, organic synthesis, and medicinal chemistry as follows; Position 1: Transcriptome and microbiome analysis in shrimp to improve immune and growth performanceJob description:The candidate should […]
