GreenTechnologies GmbH
plantdustrial – linking plant and industrial biotechnology
Dr. Peter WeltersPhytowelt GreenTechnologies GmbH
ABIC2008, Cork, 26.08.08
GreenTechnologies GmbH
Monococcum Mint protoplasts Seedless Tomatoes
Biological Conventional GM-Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture
Optimization of Plants
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Life on Earth has evolved from a mélange ofchemicals via microbial organisms and
algae towards plants!
Why should chemistry be different?
Evolution
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Fermentation withMicrobial Cells
Fermentation improved byPlant Enzymes
Fermentation replacedby Plant Production
SustainableChemistry
BioChemicals
Technology Hype
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Screening with non endogenous, non biogenous substrates!
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Isoprene
Hemiterpenes (1) – isopentenol, isoamyl alcoholMonoterpenes (2) – essential oils, mentholSesquiterpenes (3) – essential oils, artemisininDiterpenes (4 ) – phytol, vitamin A, crocetinSesterterpenes (5) – waxesTriterpenes (6 ) – celastrol, squalene, steroidsTetraterpenes (7 ) – carotenes, xantophyllsPolyterpenes (X ) – rubber, gutta
Enzymes
AA, purines /pyrimidines
Enzymes
Pyrrole/pyrrolidine A. – nicotine, cocainePyridine/piperidine A. – coniineTropane Alkaloids – atropineQuinoline Alkaloids – cinchonaIndole Alkaloids – rauwolfiaPurine Alkaloids – caffeineSteroidal Alkaloids – kurchiIsoquinoline A. – opium
Tannins – epigallocatechinLignin – p-hydroxyphenyl L, syringyl LFlavonoids – quercetin, kaempferol
(Poly)phenolics
Enzymes
Unique Plant Chemicals
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Diosgenin(Steroidsaponin)
Sitosterin (Triterpen)
Stigmasterin(Triterpen)
CortisonProgesteron
Fusarium,Curvularia
phytochemistry & phytominingplant metabolites & enzymes forexiting products
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GreenTechnologies GmbHTerpene Biosynthesis
Bouvier et al., 2005
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Cell division, Callus andShoot Regeneration
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plants build up
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Opportunities
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IndustryAltana AGBayer MaterialScience AGBayer Technology Services GmbHCognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGEvonik Degussa GmbHHenkel KGaALANXESS AG
AcademiaForschungszentrum Jülich GmbHFraunhofer IMEFraunhofer UMSICHTFraunhofer WKIISAS – Institute for Analytical SciencesUniversität BielefeldUniversität DortmundHeinrich Heine-Universität DüsseldorfUniversität Münster
Investors & FoundersProf. Dr. Detlev RiesnerSirius VentureDr. Martin Wilhelm, focus ehfNRW.BANK
InfrastructureBioanalytik Münster e.V.Bioindustry e.V.Bio-OWL e.V.PROvendis GmbHVCI NRW
CLIB2021: Industry, SME, AcademiaInvestors & Infrastructure
SMEArtes Biotechnology GmbHAqura GmbHBayGenetics GmbHbitop AGBioreact GmbHBIOTECmarin GmbHButalco GmbHCilian AGCognis Oleochemicalsc-LEcta GmbHDASGIP AGDirevo Biotech AGDohms Ingredients GmbHevocatal GmbHHöFer bioreact GmbHInsilico Biotechnology AGKaye Scholerm2p-labs GmbHMöller Group GmbH & Co KGNanotecMARIN GmbHNova Institut GmbHPATEV GmbH & Co. KGPharmedArtis GmbHPhytowelt GreenTechnologies GmbHProtagen AGRhein Biotech GmbHTaros Chemicals GmbH & Co. KGWEE-Solve GmbH
GreenTechnologies GmbH
AcademiaForschungszentrum Jülich GmbHFraunhofer IMEFraunhofer UMSICHTFraunhofer WKIISAS – Institute for Analytical SciencesUniversität BielefeldUniversität DortmundHeinrich Heine-Universität DüsseldorfUniversität Münster
Investors & FoundersProf. Dr. Detlev RiesnerSirius VentureDr. Martin Wilhelm, focus ehfNRW.BANK
InfrastructureBioanalytik Münster e.V.Bioindustry e.V.Bio-OWL e.V.PROvendis GmbHVCI NRW
SMEArtes Biotechnology GmbHAqura GmbHBayGenetics GmbHbitop AGBioreact GmbHBIOTECmarin GmbHButalco GmbHCilian AGCognis Oleochemicalsc-LEcta GmbHDASGIP AGDirevo Biotech AGDohms Ingredients GmbHevocatal GmbHHöFer bioreact GmbHInsilico Biotechnology AGKaye Scholerm2p-labs GmbHMöller Group GmbH & Co KGNanotecMARIN GmbHNova Institut GmbHPATEV GmbH & Co. KGPharmedArtis GmbHPhytowelt GreenTechnologies GmbHProtagen AGRhein Biotech GmbHTaros Chemicals GmbH & Co. KGWEE-Solve GmbH
GreenTechnologies GmbH
CLIB2021: Industry, SME, AcademiaInvestors & Infrastructure
IndustryAltana AGBayer MaterialScience AGBayer Technology Services GmbHCognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGEvonik Degussa GmbHHenkel KGaALANXESS AG
Sugar
Starch
Glucosesyrup
Sugar caneSugar beet
CornSeed
Value
R&D
Biomass
Amylase
Feedstock
Microbialintermediates
Pulpingenzymes
Plant, animal,microbial biomass
CLIB2021: Partnering with Ag-Biotechall over the Value-Chain
Enantiomericallypure drug
Polymers
PolylaminesSuccinic acid
Amines
Amino Acid
AdhesivesAdhesivePeptides
Enzyme
Ethanol
Superabsorber
Plastics
Consumer product
Intermediate
ButadieneAcetaldehyde
Acrolein
Chemical productsPyridines
Feedstock-Supplier
Agro-Industry
Chemical Industry
Consumer Industries
Shortens Time to Market
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Thank You for Your Attention!
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