Objective

Plant breeding for alternative plant-based protein sources protein sources as a substitute for animal sources as well as model-based estimation of of climate protection potentials and investigation of socio-economic effects along the affected value chains from producers and processors to the consumers. Investigation of the climate effect based on an assessment of the product-specific carbon footprint of the milk and meat alternatives (e.g. oat drink).

Methodology

• Breeding of oats and lupin for higher protein content and improved amino acid profile as well as resistance to biotic pathogens (application of classical breeding approaches, establishment of tissue culture, new molecular techniques)
• Investigation of consumer acceptance of plant-based drinks, milk substitutes and meat substitutes made from oats and lupine
• Market and value chain analyses, including consideration of the costs of regulation or licensing procedures
• Assessments of possible development scenarios using the CAPRI agro-economic equilibrium model

Climate effect under consideration

Greenhouse gas reduction and carbon footprint of plant protein sources compared to animal protein and with changed consumer behaviour