Short rotation plantations (SRP), also called short rotation coppice, can contribute to bioeconomy by satisfying the rising demand for wood raw material while strengthening the rural economy. However, farmers all over Europe show limited adoption of SRP. Marginal lands are considered a promising option for producing SRP biomass and avoiding conflicts with food production. This study focuses on the Malacky region in Western Slo...

Cyanobacteria are the main autotrophs and N 2 ‐fixing (diazotrophic) organisms in large parts of the oligotrophic global ocean, where generally all heterotrophic production depends on their activity. Amino acids (AAs) from cyanobacteria are essential macronutrients for these heterotrophic food webs, yet little is known about the de novo synthesis of AAs during N 2 fixation. Through a combination of bulk and amino acid nitrogen...

Summary Talaromyces islandicus (‘ Penicillium islandicum ’) is a widespread foodborne mold that produces numerous secondary metabolites, among them potent mycotoxins belonging to different chemical classes. A notable metabolite is the hepatotoxic and carcinogenic pentapeptide cyclochlorotine that contains the unusual amino acids β‐phenylalanine, 2‐aminobutyrate and 3,4‐dichloroproline. Although the chemical structure has been...