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Are plants the key to solving energy and food crises worldwide?

Penn State researchers apply AI-driven metabolic modeling to optimize plant feedstocks for biofuels and biomaterials.
CatPred uses big data and AI to predict enzyme reactions for converting plant sugars into biochemicals.
AI and systems biology are speeding the design of sustainable biomaterials and biofuels.
Multispectral imaging helps identify crop species and health to guide biotechnology.
Systems biology could shorten the path from lab discovery to market-ready products.
Biomaterials like polylactic acid illustrate the potential for plant- and microbe-based production.
Researchers link data science to diverse agricultural technologies beyond biofuels.
The study outlines a collaborative effort with Penn State's Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.
The EurekAlert feature frames the work as part of a broader push toward bioengineered solutions.

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