Fungus That Tastes Just Right (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Fungus That Tastes Just Right

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PNNL researchers have studied fungal gardens created by leaf-cutter ants. Understanding how leaves degrade could one day help scientists develop microbial systems for sustainable bioproduct production, such as biofuels or renewable chemicals.

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