Fungus That Produces Biofuels From Plants: Genome Sequenced
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 13:21
in Biology & Nature
The fungus Trichoderma reesei optimally breaks down plants into simple sugars, the basic components of ethanol. The fungus's genome has recently been sequenced. The results show that only a few genes are responsible for the fungus's enzymatic activity. They offer new avenues for the fabrication of second generation biofuels from plant waste.
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