How Gene-Edited Sugarcane Could Reduce Society’s Environmental Footprint

Australia’s University of Queensland is currently conducting research on how gene editing could tailor sugarcane to efficiently produce bioplastics and biofuels.
From soda bottles to ethanol, researchers are testing multiple varieties of sugarcane that could be used in new applications that would help reduce society’s environmental footprint, and such biology-driven solutions could have a significant impact on our planet’s wellbeing.
Every year, 300 million tons of plastic is m