How a molecular signal helps plant cells decide when to make oil

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 04:39 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists identify new details of how a sugar-signaling molecule helps regulate oil production in plant cells. The work could point to new ways to engineer plants to produce substantial amounts of oil for use as biofuels or in the production of other oil-based products.

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