Modeling plant metabolism to optimize oil production

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 11:31 in Mathematics & Economics

Scientists have developed a computational model for analyzing the metabolic processes in rapeseed plants -- particularly those related to the production of oils in their seeds. Their goal is to find ways to optimize the production of plant oils that have widespread potential as renewable resources for fuel and industrial chemicals.

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