More than just food for koalas: Scientists sequence genome of eucalyptus -- a global tree for fuel and fiber
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 09:02
in Biology & Nature
Researchers seek to harness and improve upon Eucalyptus' potential for enhancing sustainable biofuels and biomaterials production. It can be harvested from tropical and temperate zones and has over 700 species that are rich in genetic variation. The international effort to sequence and analyze the genome of Eucalyptus grandis engaged more than 80 researchers from 30 institutions, representing 18 countries.