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Unique Proteins Found in Heat-Loving Organisms Bind Well to Plant Matter

biofuels

Diagram of transcriptional regulatory network and scanning electron micrograph of a poplar stem cross-section

Mar 6, 2019

Transcription Factor Network Gets to Heart of Wood Formation

Research from NC State's Forest Biotechnology Group has applications in timber, paper and biofuels, as well as healthier forests. 

Apr 20, 2018

Wood Formation Model To Fuel Progress in Bioenergy, Paper, New Applications

Need stronger timber, better biofuel or new sources of green chemicals? A new systems biology model built on decades of NC State research will help engineer trees for specific needs. 

Jul 7, 2015

Finding an Off Switch in Wood Formation

NC State findings about a pathway in plant development could lead to improvements in biofuel, pulp and paper production. 

Mar 12, 2015

Unique Proteins Found in Heat-Loving Organisms Bind Well to Plant Matter

These bacterial proteins are hot, and so is their capacity to latch onto plant cellulose.