Figuring out green power -- scientists speed up discovery of plant metabolism genes
Friday, February 13, 2009 - 15:35
in Biology & Nature
Michigan State University researchers are dramatically speeding up identification of genes that affect the structure and function of chloroplasts, which could lead to plants tailored specifically for biofuel production or delivering high levels of specific nutrients.
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