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Capybara feces unveil protozoan key to boosting ethanol production

Capybara feces unveil protozoan key to boosting ethanol production

August 13, 2024 |

In Brazil, Acidade On reports scientists have identified a specific protozoan in capybara feces that could significantly enhance the production of second-generation ethanol. This protozoan, known as Muniziella cunhai, possesses unique enzymes that excel at breaking down biomass such as sugarcane bagasse, a byproduct of conventional ethanol production. The research, a collaboration between the State […]

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