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A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Belgrade in Serbia has examined the effects of doubling the genome size of energy willow on its stem cell wall structure, chemistry, and biogas yield. The study found that tetraploid PP-E13, one of the autotetraploid derivatives of the willow, exhibited significant improvements in stem diameter, wood fiber thickness, and chemical features compared to the diploid Energo. These improvements resulted in a 7.3% increase in biomethane productivity, making tetraploid PP-E13 a promising raw material for fermentation technologies. The study also identified key stem morpho-anatomical parameters that can serve as additional markers for energy willow improvement. [Extracted from the article] |
