Project

Characterization and reprocessing of pernicious (enzyme) activity in different wheat / flour as insect-contaminated wheat / flour and sprouted wheat / flour

Code
179S0111
Duration
01 November 2010 → 31 March 2012
Funding
Private funding via IWT/VLAIO
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Plant biology
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Agricultural plant production
    • Horticultural production
Keywords
divergent wheat / flour
 
Project description

Through this Nutrex feasibility study will identify the enzymatic activity and isolate those responsible for the deterioration of sprouted wheat and insects (beetles) infected wheat. This enzymatic activity will be used via a follow-up project for the production of antibody inhibitors camel.