# UConn team receives grant to produce organic methionine for poultry | Feed Strategy

> The University of Connecticut received a $500,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop a biomanufacturing method for producing organic methionine using microalgae. The research targets poultry feed. The project is at an early research stage.

- Date: 2023-12-05 · published 2023-12-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/33060-uconn-team-receives-grant-to-produce-organic-methionine-for-poultry-feed
- Commodities: [Methionine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/METH.md)

## Why it matters

This is a research initiative with no near-term effect on methionine supply or prices. It could affect longer-term feed additive sourcing if commercialized.

## Sources

- feedstrategy.com: https://www.feedstrategy.com/animal-feed-additives-ingredients/feed-additives/article/15659593/uconn-team-receives-grant-to-produce-organic-methionine-for-poultry

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