The grass is becoming greener

Lynch describes efforts to develop genetically modified grasses that will provide more nutritious pastures and even tougher turf for sporting stadiums. This research involves controlling and altering lignin, a tough, waterproofing, glue-like substance present in plant cell walls from early germinati...

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Published in:Australasian science 2002-06, Vol.23 (5), p.38
Main Author: Lynch, Damien
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Biotechnology
Genetic engineering
Genetics
Grasses
Outcomes of Education
Weapons
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Summary:Lynch describes efforts to develop genetically modified grasses that will provide more nutritious pastures and even tougher turf for sporting stadiums. This research involves controlling and altering lignin, a tough, waterproofing, glue-like substance present in plant cell walls from early germination through to mature age.
ISSN:1442-679X