Fungus among us could become non-food source for biodiesel production
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 11:13
in Physics & Chemistry
In the quest for alternatives to soybeans, palm, and other edible oilseed plants as sources for biodiesel production, enter an unlikely new candidate: A fungus, or mold, that produces and socks away large amounts of oils that are suitable for low-cost, eco-friendly biodiesel.