firmenich cracks the synthetic oil pathway

Patent pending ... this has potentially major ramifications for the plantation industry.

Essentially Firmenich is registering a patent that allows for the synthetic production of santalene (a sesquiterpene) growing transgenically altered yeast in a stainless steel vat). Santalene is a precursor to the valuable aromatic compounds unique to sandalwood timber.

Watch this space ...

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