Biofuels from waste materials with wild type bacteria
Fossil fuel production and use contribute to air, water and soil pollution and global warming. According to Enerdata Global Energy Statistical Yearbook 2016, more than 31,000 megatons of CO2 was emitted globally in 2015. It is generally agreed that reduction of fossil fuel uses requires alternative, economical energy sources that are less carbon-intensive. One such alternative source is biofuels, or fuels derived from contemporary biological processes, such as plant or microbial growth processes.
Singapore Honorary Citizen and 2016 Stockholm Water Prize Winner Professor Joan Rose Visits NERI
Singapore Honorary Citizen and 2016 recipient of the Stockholm Water Prize visited NERI from 18 – 23 Nov 2016. Prof Rose is a global expert in water microbiology, water quality and public health safety. She leads the Water Quality, Environmental and Molecular Microbiology Laboratory at Michigan State University (MSU), USA. She was recently awarded the Stockholm Water prize for her contributions to global public health.
Integrated Vegetable Farming Solutions
A team from NERI was among the 5 that was awarded the National Research Foundation (NRF) Competitive Research Programme 16th Grant Call. The project titled “Novel Integrated Agrotechnologies, Plant Nutrients and Microbials for Improved Production of Green Leafy Vegetables in Singapore”, will look at the development of novel technology platforms to improve Singapore’s vegetable production.
