Interviews and presentations

During the course of the project, we have presented the project on various occasions. These are displayed below.

 

PANEL SESSIONS

PANEL SESSION I: CULTIVATION OF HALOPHYTES

How to cultivate halopyhtes indoor and outdoor -Pros and cons, challenges and differentiation of options 

Plants can be cultivated in ways: in a nutrient solution, in several substrates and in soil. Each cultivation technique has pros and cons, also dependent on the climatic conditions, the plant species and the purpose of the crop plants. Halophyte cultivation provides additional challenges. After a brief introduction, the project results were presented and various aspects were discussed from different perspectives with the diverse panel.

Link: Presentation

PANEL SESSION II: BIOREFINERY CONCEPT

The Halophyte Biorefinery: How to extract, fractionate, purify and ferment the halophyte biomass to co-produce ingredients for food/feed/cosmetics and bioenergy 

In this session Prof. Mette Hedegaard Thomsen, who is also the coordinator of the Aquacombine project, gave a short introduction to the approach and achievements in the biorefining of the three halophyte biomasses caried out during the four years of the Aquacombine project. In a dialog with the expert biorefinery partners the different conversion technologies developed in the project were presented and challenges and opportunities in the halophyte biorefining were discussed. 

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PANEL SESSION III: AQUACULTURAL TRAILS

The power of halophytes boosting aquatic animal health for a more sustainable industry.

Aquaculture is the fastest-growing sector in animal production. However, to ensure sustainability, the industry must explore new ingredients and functional additives that enhance animal welfare, disease prevention, and production efficiency. In the presentation, the key findings of the project were presented and a comprehensive discussion on these aspects was held with the diverse experts.

Link: Presentation

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PANEL SESSION IV: AQUACOMBINE FUTURE POTENTIAL

Utilization of AQUACOMBINE results from a product and process perspective.

Prof Dr Axel Gottschalk, Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, who worked with his team on the technical and economic analysis and the business plan, provided insights into their results. The other panelists represented  a product or service that benefits from the results of the AQUACOMBINE project. They shared their experiences and gave answers to the questions of what is the most important result for their company, how they benefit from it and what they expect for the future.

Link: Presentation

 

AQUACOMBINE POSTER

Phylogenetic analysis of Salicornia species based on the molecular ETS marker
Phylogenetic analysis of Salicornia species based on the molecular ETS marker
Organosolv fractionation of de-juiced fibers from Salicornia ramosissima:characterization of lignin and hemicellulose streams
Organosolv fractionation of de-juiced fibers from Salicornia ramosissima:characterization of lignin and hemicellulose streams
Optimized isolation of phenolic compounds from aqueous extract of the halophyte Salicornia ramosissima
Optimized isolation of phenolic compounds from aqueous extract of the halophyte Salicornia ramosissima
Inclusion of Salicornia ramosissima inedible residue in diets for juvenile pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamel) seems to modulate the immune response
Inclusion of Salicornia ramosissima inedible residue in diets for juvenile pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamel) seems to modulate the immune response
Increasing the biochemical methane potential (BMP) of Salicornia dolichostachya by organosolv fractionation in a halophyte biorefinery
Increasing the biochemical methane potential (BMP) of Salicornia dolichostachya by organosolv fractionation in a halophyte biorefinery
Gene expression analysis in Salicornia species
Gene expression analysis in Salicornia species
Flavonoid extraction and characterization from the halophyte Salicornia ramosissima
Flavonoid extraction and characterization from the halophyte Salicornia ramosissima
Exploring polyphenols rich extracts in shrimp feeds: A study into the effects of Aster tripolium inclusion on Penaeus vannamei health
Exploring polyphenols rich extracts in shrimp feeds: A study into the effects of Aster tripolium inclusion on Penaeus vannamei health
Cultivation of halophytes in hydroponics
Cultivation of halophytes in hydroponics
Assesment of Salicornia ramosissima residue valorization as a wheat flour substitute in feeds for European Seabass and Whiteleg shrimp
Assesment of Salicornia ramosissima residue valorization as a wheat flour substitute in feeds for European Seabass and Whiteleg shrimp
Anaerobic co-digestion of the halophyte Salicornia ramosissima and pig manure in labscale batch and semi- continuous stirred tank reactors: Biomethane production and reactor performance
Anaerobic co-digestion of the halophyte Salicornia ramosissima and pig manure in labscale batch and semi- continuous stirred tank reactors: Biomethane production and reactor performance
A SWOT analysis of the efficacy of Salicornia ramosissima incorporation in fish and shrimp feeds towards the shielding of DNA integrity
A SWOT analysis of the efficacy of Salicornia ramosissima incorporation in fish and shrimp feeds towards the shielding of DNA integrity

Project Interviews


 
 

AQUACOMBINE
New circular approach with co-production of food, feed, bio-compounds, and bioenergy from halophytes with very little or no production of waste streams.
METTE HEDEGAARD THOMSEN, AALBORG UNIVERSITY

Link: Presentation
Link: Video presentation

OPEN THE LOOP: CULTIVATION OF HALOPHYTES IN HYDROPONICS 

Optimization of halophyte cultivation under hydroponic conditions and different salinities.
PROF. DR. JUTTA PAPENBROCK AND DR. ARIEL TURCIOS, LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITY HANNOVER

Link: Presentation
Link: Video presentation

IN THE LOOP: AQUACULTURAL TRAILS
Examine the combination of aquaculture and Salicornia farming – Promising results on health effects for shrimp and sea bass.
RUI MIRANDA ROCHA, RIASEARCH, UNIPESSOAL, LDA
Link: Presentation
Link: Video presentation

CLOSE THE LOOP: EXPLOITATION OF HALOPHYTE RESIDUES
How to close the loop of the halophyte biorefinery by conversion into biogas and biochar.
PROF. DR. HINRICH UELLENDAHL, HOCHSCHULE FLENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Link: Presentation
Link: Video presentation

Project video

This AQUACOMBINE Video illustrates how the AQUACOMBINE new circular approach can help desalinize salt effected areas – and when combined with sustainable management of natural areas rural jobs will thrive.

Project presentations

                                       
                                                                                                                              

Acknowledgement

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 862834. Any results of this project reflects only this consortium’s view and the European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.