Biotechnology is a key technology of the 21st century. BASF is looking for competitive new technologies and is strongly committed to this dynamic field. We want to take full advantage of the great economic potential of biotechnology.
Biotechnology provides us with opportunities in areas that include nutrition, agriculture, fine chemicals, and biobased plastics. In addition to this, it can help us save raw materials and energy during production. In both plant biotechnology and white biotechnology, BASF's goal of is to be among the world's leading companies within a few years. For this reason we have greatly expanded our entrepreneurial and scientific expertise in biotechnology. Our knowledge of the world of genes and proteins is increasing day by day.
News and Information
Three leading potato starch producers see amylopectin starch from genetically enhanced potatoes as a commercial opportunity and see no reason to withhold Amflora approval more...
African Agricultural Technology Foundation to Develop Drought-Tolerant Maize Varieties for Small-Scale Farmers in Africa more...
Amflora: BASF expects green light from EU Commission more...
BASF: "Give Europe's farmers access to advanced technology" more...
BASF Plant Science and National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing enter cooperation and license agreement more...
