Scientists have pioneered a breakthrough method to grow customizable wood directly in laboratories, eliminating the need to cut down trees. By manipulating plant cells in nutrient-rich gels and using advanced 3D bioprinting techniques, they can create wood-like materials tailored to specific shapes, sizes, and mechanical properties. This innovation promises a sustainable future for furniture-making, construction, and other industries by reducing deforestation, waste, and transportation costs, while enabling local, on-demand production. Though still in early development, lab-grown wood could revolutionize how we source and use timber.
