Could the humble mushroom hold the key to greener industry?

Michael Holder
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Novozymes' microbial scientist Sara Landvik takes BusinessGreen on a stroll to learn about how mushrooms could help the world hit its Paris Agreement goals

Sara Landvik, a microbial scientist, has a habit of describing mushrooms of all shapes and sizes as either "cute" or "very cute". When she does so the first time, we are crouched down on Hampstead Heath...

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