Iowa State University scientists genetically increase algae biomass by more than 50 percent

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http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/nov/spaldingdario

Contacts:
Martin Spalding, Genetics, Development and Cell Biology,
515-294-7740, [e-mail]
Dario Valenzuela, Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, 515-294-4470, [e-mail]

Dan Kuester, News Service, 515-294-0704, [e-mail]

Iowa State University scientists genetically increase algae biomass by more than 50 percent

AMES, Iowa - Research at Iowa State University has led to discovery of a genetic method that can increase biomass in algae by 50 to 80 percent.

The breakthrough comes from expressing certain genes in algae that increase the amount of photosynthesis in the plant, which leads to more biomass.

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This opens up possibilities for more and better biofuel development, according to Spalding.

"There is no doubt in my mind that this brings us closer (to affordable, domestic biofuel)," said Spalding.

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1. They are soooooo gonna get sued by McDonalds.... trade secrets and all. nt