Researchers move closer to converting plants into biofactories

29-Apr-08
Australian researchers have moved closer to converting plants into biofactories capable of producing oils to replace petrochemicals. Scientists working within the joint CSIRO/Grains Research and Development Corporation Crop Biofactories Initiative (CBI) have achieved a major advance by accumulating 30% of an unusual fatty acid (UFA) in the model plant, Arabidopsis. The team has selected safflower as the target crop, which it considers is an ideal plant for industrial production for Australia. It is hardy and easy to grow, widely adapted to Australian production regions and easily isolated from food production systems. UFAs are usually sourced from petrochemicals to produce plastics, paints and cosmetics. CBI is developing new technologies for making a range of UFAs in oilseeds, to provide Australia with a head start in the emerging bioeconomy. The production of biofactory plants can be matched to demand and will provide farmers with new, high-value crops bred to suit their growing conditions. The technology is low greenhouse gas generating, sustainable and can reinvigorate agribusiness.
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