Plant Gene Mapping May Lead To Better Biofuel Production
Monday, April 20, 2009 - 09:14
in Biology & Nature
By creating a "family tree" of genes expressed in one form of woody plant and a less woody, herbaceous species, scientists have uncovered clues that may help them engineer plants more amenable to biofuel production. The study also lays a foundation for understanding these genes' evolutionary and structural properties and for a broader exploration of their roles in plant life.