Tag: University of Missouri

University of Missouri discover how poplar changes its wood chemistry based on climate

University of Missouri discover how poplar changes its wood chemistry based on climate

August 20, 2025 |

In Missouri, a new study led by researchers at the University of Missouri has uncovered how poplar trees can naturally adjust a key part of their wood chemistry based on changes in their environment. This discovery — the result of a collaboration with scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Georgia — […]

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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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