Can we feed humanity and save the planet with edible microbes?

Abstract

Edible microbes such as bacteria, yeasts, filamentous fungi, and microscopic algae are emerging as a potentially more sustainable and resilient option for food and food production for a warmer and more crowded planet. In this buildup, conventional agriculture not only underperforms; it also aggravates the problem.

Published in

Publisher: Food Planet Prize

SLU Authors

• Linder, Tomas

  • Department of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Global goals (SDG)

SDG2 Zero hunger
SDG12 Responsible consumption and production
SDG13 Climate action

UKÄ Subject classification

Microbiology
Bioprocess Technology
Food Engineering

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/113905