Tapping fungus to unlock energy: Crafting a better enzyme cocktail to turn plants into fuel faster
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 10:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists looking to create a potent blend of enzymes to transform materials like corn stalks and wood chips into fuels have developed a test that should turbocharge their efforts. Efforts revolve around the fungus Trichoderma reesei, which churns out enzymes that chew through molecules like complex sugars.