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Scottish Scientists Harness Daffodil Extract to Cut Methane

3/6/2025

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Scientists at Scotland’s Rural College are exploring the power of daffodil bulb extract, haemanthamine, to tackle the urgent issue of methane emissions from cattle. This potent greenhouse gas fuels climate change, but early findings reveal that even tiny doses of haemanthamine can significantly reduce methane-producing bacteria, offering hope for a greener future.

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Scientists at Scotland’s Rural College are exploring the power of daffodil bulb extract, haemanthamine, to tackle the urgent issue of methane emissions from cattle. This potent greenhouse gas fuels climate change, but early findings reveal that even tiny doses of haemanthamine can significantly reduce methane-producing bacteria, offering hope for a greener future.