Brazilian researchers develop genetically modified yiest strain to boost 2G ethanol produce from cane 60%

In Brazil, Agencia FAPESP says novel genetically modified strain of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae developed in Brazil has shown the potential, under conditions similar to those prevailing in industry, to increase production of second-generation ethanol by up to 60% without the need to increase sugarcane acreage. According to an article published in Scientific Reports, the innovation could also reduce the industry‘s production costs. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and collaborators, with FAPESP’s support.