Could microbes be route to environmentally responsible protein?

Scientists are examining how bacteria, viruses and fungi can be used in targeted products for farmed animals, to improve the ratio of muscle to fat, make animals less stressed, stop them from getting infections, or make them grow larger with less food.

Could microbes be route to environmentally responsible protein?

Scientists are examining how bacteria, viruses and fungi can be used in targeted products for farmed animals, to improve the ratio of muscle to fat, make animals less stressed, stop them from getting infections, or make them grow larger with less food.

The microbes could enable plants and intensively farmed animals thrive on less food, antibiotics, and chemical inputs.

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