Newly Created Microbe Produces Cellulose And Sugars For Biofuels

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Thu, 04/24/2008 - 13:00

A newly created microbe produces cellulose that can be turned into ethanol and other biofuels, report scientists.

They say the microbe could provide a significant portion of the nation's transportation fuel if production can be scaled up.


 

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