Tag: plant genes

University of Missouri researchers tweak plant genes to increase both oil and protein production in seeds

University of Missouri researchers tweak plant genes to increase both oil and protein production in seeds

July 10, 2025 |

In Missouri, to meet the increasing global demand for biofuels, scientists at the University of Missouri are already modifying plant genes to boost the amount of plant oil being produced. That’s because inside the plant, a complex network of metabolic pathways turns sunlight, carbon dioxide (or atmospheric carbon), water and nutrients into vital compounds including […]

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