Breakthrough in algae production could usher in desert farming, claim scientists

Madeleine Cuff
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Researchers from Abu Dhabi and the UAE pioneer new strain of algae that can thrive in ultra-bright desert environments - opening the door for algal farming in the Middle East

Biologists from Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates have engineered a new form of microalgae that can grow rapidly in desert conditions, a discovery they claim could be used to sustainably produce biofuels,...

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