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Patagonian Fungus Diesel: An Alternative Biofuel?

Scientists have recently discovered that a tree fungus Gliocladium roseum, produces compounds of long-chain hydrocarbons very similar in structure to commercial diesel. The lead scientist of the research, Gary Strobel, from Montana State University said: “This is the only organism … Continue reading

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