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Marine algae have the potential to be used to develop biofuels and bioproducts. However, due to insufficient iron levels in one third of Earth’s oceans, algal productivity is limited.

欧美极品 — A particular type of algae called Dunaliella thrives in low-iron environments. A multi-institutional team of scientists  to identify key proteins that allow both species to thrive in low-iron and other harsh conditions.

These discoveries lend important insights into combating climate change and in the development of next-generation bioproducts and biofuels.

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