Plant genetic advance could lead to more efficient conversion of plant biomass to biofuels
Saturday, January 3, 2015 - 01:30
in Biology & Nature
Plant geneticists have sorted out the gene regulatory networks that control cell wall thickening by the synthesis of the three polymers, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. The advance may help manipulate the polymer-forming processes to improve the efficiency of biofuel production.