Harnessing seaweed genes to mitigate methane emissions from livestock

新颖的气候解决方案至关重要，因为农业占全球温室气体排放量的25%。该项目旨在了解一种海藻生产生物活性天然产物的分子成分，这种海藻喂牛羊时可以减少甲烷的排放。该项目将应用基因组技术来确定所涉及的关键基因以及影响其在整个海藻生命周期中表达的生态因素。这些发现将为充分利用海藻作为牲畜饲料天然添加剂的潜力提供一个平台。这个多学科项目将提高研究能力，加强国际合作。

Novel climate solutions are crucial as agriculture is responsible for 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This project aims to understand the molecular components for the production of bioactive natural products in a seaweed that, when fed to cattle and sheep, cuts out methane emissions. The project will apply genomic techniques to determine the key genes involved and the ecological factors that influence their expression across the seaweed life cycle. The findings will provide a platform to harness the full potential of seaweed as a natural additive in livestock feeds. This multidisciplinary project will enhance research capacity and strengthen international collaborations.