LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, March 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a special edition of BASF's audio magazine for innovation on the occasion of the EU approval for commercial cultivation of the starch potato Amflora.

With the help of plant biotechnology BASF developed a special potato named Amflora. The starch derived from Amflora has only one component - amylopectin. Due to this pureness this innovative starch is particularly interesting for various industries. Possible applications are in paper, adhesives, textiles and construction. Listen to the audio reportage with the BASF experts Dr. Thorsten Storck und Anne van Gastel about Amflora.

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    BASF Plant Science
    http://www.basf.com/plantscience
    Press release on the occasion of the EU approval of starch potato
    Amflora
    http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-10-179
    Biotechnology at BASF
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    Contact for Amflora related questions:

    Dr. Susanne Benner
    BASF Plant Science
    Telefon: +49-621-60-28574
    Telefax: +49-621-60-28117
    E-Mail: susanne.benner@basf.com

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    Communications & Government Relations
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