April 14, 2014

Genetically modified tobacco plants as an alternative for producing bioethanol


 
The study has been conducted by researchers at the Public University of Navarre and the IdAB-Institute of Agrobiotechnology

Researchers at the NUP/UPNA-Public University of Navarre and the IdAB-Institute of Agrobiotechnology have conducted a study into genetically modified tobacco plants from which it is possible to produce between 20 and 40 per cent more ethanol; this would increase their viability as a raw material for producing biofuels.