GM microbe breakthrough paves way for large-scale seaweed farming for biofuels

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Abstract: 

Scientists have created a genetically engineered microbe that turns the algae into low-carbon biofuel, but must make the technique commercially viable

Author(s): 
Damian Carrington
Keywords: 
seaweed farming
biofuel
algae
energy dilemma
Attachment: 
PDF icon GM microbe breakthrough paves way for large-scale seaweed farming for biofuels _ Environment _ guardian.co_.pdf
Article Source: 
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/jan/19/gm-microbe-seaweed-biofuels
Category: 
Microalgae
Seaweed composition
Uses of Seaweeds: Fuel or Energy