Scientists engineer yellow-seeded camelina with high oil output

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Jun 11, 2024, 3:02 pm235 pts
Efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from transportation fuels are increasing demand for oil produced by nonfood crops. These plants use sunlight to power the conversion of atmospheric carbon dioxide into oil, which accumulates in seeds. Crop breeders, interested in selecting plants that produce a lot…

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