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Two Genomic Research Projects in British Columbia Tackle Issues in Emerging Forestry Biofuels Industry

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The poplar tree—the fastest growing tree in North America—is one of the only species that would be ready for harvest by the time the beetle-killed conifers have run out. Optimized Populus Feedstocks and Novel Enzyme Systems for a BC Bioenergy Sector. million (US$7.2-million) Carl Douglas.