Termite Guts May Yield Novel Enzymes For Better Biofuel Production

The bellies of termites harbor a gold mine of microbes that have now been tapped as a rich source of enzymes for improving the conversion of wood or waste biomass to valuable biofuels.

Termites - notorious for their voracious appetite for wood, rendering houses to dust and causing billions of dollars in damage per year -may provide the biochemical means to a greener biofuel future. The bellies of these tiny beasts actually harbor a gold mine of microbes that have now been tapped as a rich source of enzymes for improving the conversion of wood or waste biomass to valuable biofuels.

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Sourcec: Sciencedaily.com