Guayule Genome Decoded
Yulex senior scientist Katrina Cornish, Ph.D., and colleagues from the USDA’s Agriculture Research Service published a paper yesterday in BMC Plant Biology journal detailing their effort to sequence the complete plastid genome in guayule.
Guayule cells produce latex.
Plastids are major organelles found in the cells of plants and algae. Plastids manufacture and store important chemical compounds used by the cell.
The DNA barcoding study completed by Yulex and USDA ARS scientists allows genetic identification of commercially significant lines of guayule (Latin name: Parthenium argentatum) for the production of latex and related sustainable materials.
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How can we increase these plastids 2-3x so that we can make that Guayule plant profitable?