Trees' Greener, Safer Chemicals
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poplar treesThe Cool Down
•Scientists are making headway in gene editing to unlock critical potential within trees: 'These findings ... lay the groundwork for further innovations'
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A polymer called lignin makes the cellulose in trees resistant to degradation.
Researchers used CRISPR gene editing to reduce its presence in the cells of genetically modified poplar trees.
Lignin is also being used in Europe to make sustainable batteries and banana tree fibers are being employed to create bicycle and automotive parts.
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