Uppsala University: Controlling Starch Levels in Algae Could Reduce Greenhouse Gases
April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025
UPPSALA, Sweden, April 17 -- Uppsala University issued the following news release:
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Controlling starch levels in algae could reduce greenhouse gases
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.
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Controlling starch levels in algae could reduce greenhouse gases
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.
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