Scientists genetically modify trees to produce more sustainable woodinterestingengineering.comexternal-link Flying Squid ( @FlyingSquid@mander.xyz ) Biology@mander.xyz • 1 year ago message-square5fedilinkarrow-up117
arrow-up117external-linkScientists genetically modify trees to produce more sustainable woodinterestingengineering.com Flying Squid ( @FlyingSquid@mander.xyz ) Biology@mander.xyz • 1 year ago message-square5fedilink
minus-square poVoq ( @poVoq@slrpnk.net ) linkfedilink6•1 year agoStructurally altering wood like that is going to lead to much more wind damage and will probably kill a lot of forest workers. And if the end-result it just wood fibre pulp, why not just grow woody scrubs in plantations?
minus-square acockworkorange ( @acockworkorange@mander.xyz ) linkfedilinkEnglish1•1 year agoCan’t we use a fast growing plant like bamboo?
minus-square poVoq ( @poVoq@slrpnk.net ) linkfedilinkEnglish3•1 year agoBamboo is a type of giant grass that isn’t composed quite the same way as regular wood.
Structurally altering wood like that is going to lead to much more wind damage and will probably kill a lot of forest workers.
And if the end-result it just wood fibre pulp, why not just grow woody scrubs in plantations?
Can’t we use a fast growing plant like bamboo?
Bamboo is a type of giant grass that isn’t composed quite the same way as regular wood.