30 Apr 2008

GM plants to provide plastic alternative

Researchers at the CSIRO are using oil from plants to make plastics, paints and cosmetics.

The team at the CSIRO's Plant Industry division has genetically engineered a plant to produce an unusual fatty acid that is typically sourced from petrochemicals.

The scientists have been presenting their research at a Biotechnology Conference in Chicago today. Read on or listen to the interview.

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