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ORNL: Study unearths rich data for better bioenergy crops

Scientists developed a new approach to study the molecular makeup of the plant soil environment, yielding data that can drive innovations for better energy and food crops. Image: Philip Gray/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

October 13, 2025

BY Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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