Sugar Kelp (IMAGE) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caption One of the funded projects will develop a breeding program for sugar kelp -- Saccharina latissima, one of the most commercially important species -- using the latest gene sequencing and genomic resources for faster, more accurate and efficient selective breeding. Credit Photo by David Bailey, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Usage Restrictions with proper credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.