Canadian Scientists Unravel Camelina Biofuel Genome
(UPI) Saskatchewan scientists have sequenced the camelina sativa genome.
Saskatchewan scientists say they have sequenced the camelina sativa genome, an important step in the development of sustainable biofuels.
The genome sequencing discovery was announced by scientists from Saskatchewan firm Genome Prairie, the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications reported Friday.
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Jet A-1 commercial airliner biofuel derived from camelina has a reduced carbon emission rate of between 80 percent and 85 percent, researchers said.
…The Canadian discovery will allow future camelina strains to be custom developed with such characteristics as increased yield, drought resistance and pest resistance to be manipulated by gene manipulation. READ MORE and MORE (Biofuels International)