world news - 27.05.2008
Scientists generated bacteria producing cellulose
They
belong to cyanobacteria and also produce glucose and sucrose which may
be used to produce ethanol. The new cyanobacteria use sunlight as an
energy source to produce sugars and cellulose. Moreover, all its
excrements can be harvested without harming or destroying the
microorganisms. The new bacteria produce a relatively pure, gel-like
form of cellulose that can be broken down easily into glucose. Brown
sees a major benefit in using cyanobacteria to produce ethanol is a
reduction in the amount of arable land turned over to fuel production
and decreased pressure on forests.
See also:
- — European companies adjust wood strategies as Russian log costs increase
- — Swedish forest is a great carbon sink
- — Global trade of woodchips reaching new records
- — Congo Basin Forest Is Biggest For Approved Logging
- — Beech plywood prices declined on European sales markets
