Controlling starch levels in algae could have biotechnology and sustainability benefits

Controlling starch levels in algae could have biotechnology and sustainability benefits

High-starch algae are important in biofuel production, as a feed supplement in agriculture and as an efficient way to bind carbon dioxide. Researchers have now found a new method to control starch storage in algae -- a finding with potential applications in areas such reducing greenhouse gases.

Environmental News Network - Controlling Starch Levels in Algae Could Reduce Greenhouse Gases

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