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Indian Researchers Study Lipid Production Potential of Fungi

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A research paper published in the peer reviewed journal Microbial Cell Factories shows that single-cell oils accumulated by oleaginous fungi have potential for use as a biodiesel feedstock.

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5. Energy decisions are influenced by economic, political, environmental, and social factors.
4. Various sources of energy are used to power human activities.

Associated Grade Levels:
9-1011-12

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4.3 Fossil and biofuels are organic matter that contain energy captured from sunlight.

4.6 Humans intentionally store energy for later use in a number of different ways.

5.3 Energy decisions can be made using a systems-based approach.