Items Tagged “Feedstocks”

Scientists at UC Davis and collaborators at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) have used CRISPR technology to genetically engineer rice with high levels of beta-carotene, the precursor of vitamin A. The technique they used provides a promising strategy for genetically improving rice and other crops.

Ronald was elected in recognition of her distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

Shih is JBEI's Director of Plant Biosystems Design.

The scientist spoke about the World Economic Forum’s Young Scientists Code of Ethics.

JBEI researchers contributed to a study that found that plants craft their own root microbiome.

JBEI's Feedstocks Division collaborated with Sandia National Laboratories in a study that looked into efficient ways to turn discarded plant matter into chemicals. 

The scientist is part of World Economic Forum’s Young Scientists community