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Gene-Editing Strikes Oil: High-Yield Camelina Revolutionizes Biofuel


Scientists have increased oil production in Camelina sativa by 21.4% by gene-editing the TT8 gene, paving the way for more efficient biofuel crops. As initiatives to reach net-zero carbon emissions from transportation fuels gain momentum, the need for oil derived from nonfood crops is on the rise.

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