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Scientists discover tree fungus that could provide green fuel for transport 
The Guardian (UK) | by Alok Jha | Mon, Nov 3
Converting this plant waste into useful fuels is a major goal for the biofuel industry, which currently uses food crops such as corn and has been blamed for high food prices. Normally, cellulosic materials are treated with enzymes that first convert it to sugar, with microbes then used to...
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