In comparison to animals, single - celled fungi are incredibly efficient at converting carbohydrates into protein: a pound of sugar yields half a pound of fungal biomass, beating mammals and fowl by orders of magnitude. (inc.com)
Beet sugar yields in the UK have improved by more than 25 % in the last ten years. (fdbusiness.com)
Understanding the triggers for flowering may also identify ways to prevent flowering in commercial fields, as this can reduce sugar yields. (csiro.au)