Genetically modified tobacco plants as an alternative for producing bioethanol
Navarre, Spain (SPX) Apr 17, 2014 - Researchers at the NUP/UPNA-Public University of Navarre and the IdAB-Institute of Agrobiotechnology have conducted a study into genetically modified tobacco plants from which it is possible to produce between 20 and 40 per cent more ethanol; this would increase their viability as a raw material for producing biofuels. Tobacco, a high-density crop which is mown several times throughout its ... more

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