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A professor has found a way to boost the production of triacylglycerol — the main component of vegetable oil — in plant leaves, a technique that could allow producers to harvest oil from large, leafy plants that also have other uses. Sorghum, for example — a global source of grain prized for its drought-resistant qualities — could serve a dual role as a source of vegetable oil, creating a more efficient and valuable crop.