Gene could convert crops to plastics factories Scientists have found a gene that allows plants to package and store materials in their cells a discovery that may open the door to producing new types of plastics from plant materials. Clint Chapple, professor of biochemistry at Purdue, and Knut Meyer of DuPont and Co., have cloned a gene from a common laboratory plant that will allow materials to produce plastics in crops without damaging the plant's health. Cantilever software bridges gap between design, production 8. Plant genomics expert These 16 experts can discuss advances in plant and crop genomics. Please also let us know whether you would like to be removed from our postal mailing list.
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