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New Class of Eco-Friendly Herbicide Discovered in Fungal Genome

Guest Contributor — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:08:37 +0000

As weeds continue to develop herbicide-resistance, it is becoming increasingly important to find alternatives to combat these pests. In a new study, a team of researchers from UCLA Samueli and the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry have discovered a potentially very useful product in a fungal genome. This could lead to the first new class […]

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Root Fungi – The Most Important Carbon Sink in Northern Forests

Mila Luleva — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:03:57 +0000

A study published in the latest issue of Science, reveals that tree root fungi sequester most of the carbon in the northern boreal forests. The findings contradict the conclusions from previous research, which indicate that sequestration happens via dead needles, moss and organic matter. For the study, the team collected and analysed soil samples from […]

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Trametes Versicolor Fungi Could Make Fuel Cells Cheaper

Ovidiu Sandru — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:29:43 +0000

Fungi grown on rotten wood could one day be harvested and genetically engineered for providing future fuel cells with an alternative to the platinum that they nowadays have inside, playing the role of a catalyst.

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