Key enzyme for production of second-generation ethanol discovered in Brazilian Amazon

(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) Protein encoded by gene found in microorganisms living in Amazon lake could boost efficiency on the sugarcane bagasse saccharification process, which makes for up to 50% of the global costs of cellulosic ethanol production.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news