New tool for improving switchgrass

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 20:14 in Mathematics & Economics

Scientists have developed a new tool for deciphering the genetics of a native prairie grass being widely studied for its potential as a biofuel. The genetic map of switchgrass is expected to speed up the search for genes that will make the perennial plant a more viable source of bioenergy.

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