Biomass Genomics Research Gets Support from US Government
July 25, 2013News release: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2012news/07251_brdi_feedstocks.html
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In the United States, the Agriculture and Energy departments have announced $10 million grant for eight research projects aimed at applying biomass genomics to improve promising biofuel feedstocks and drive more efficient, cost-effective energy production.
These projects will use genetic mapping to advance sustainable biofuels production by analyzing and seeking to maximize genetic traits like feedstock durability, how tolerant feedstocks are to various environmental stresses, and the potential for feedstocks to be used in energy production.
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