Forced Fungus Sex Could Unlock Key Energy Sources


	Forced Fungus Sex Could Unlock Key Energy Sources

clip-on-tie

8-14-2009 2:08 AM

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fungus sex, biofuels

clip-on-tie says:

What?

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8-14-2009 2:40 AM

swampfoxz

Ok! I'm not doing fungus. I drew the line after my 3rd wife.

8-14-2009 3:05 AM

mugofcoffee

What???

8-14-2009 3:44 AM

thisnamecantbetaken

*LOL*@swampy!

8-14-2009 4:46 AM

merrie

Trichoderma reesei always gets that reaction.

8-15-2009 11:55 AM

smellydiaper

wonder how many millions were spent to figure that out..
all they would of had to do is call me up for 25 cents and ask me. "sex is good" short and sweet answer

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