Researchers sequence genome of fungus that attacks wood in order to access cellulose

Researchers announced the sequencing of the genome of the Postia placenta fungus, which attacks wood in order to access cellulose, a process of interest to the cellulosic biofuels industry. The genome sequencing was reported in the American National Academy of Sciences’ scientific journal, and was the result of a two-year effort led by a tea at the University of Wisconsin. The fungus has 17,000 genes.

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