New Miscanthus hybrid discovery in Japan could open doors for biofuel industry
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - 12:11
in Mathematics & Economics
In the minds of many, Miscanthus x giganteus is the forerunner in the race of viable feedstock options for lignocellulosic bioenergy production. But researchers believe "putting all their eggs in one basket" could be a big mistake. Scientists recently reported the first natural occurrence in several decades of Miscanthus hybrid plants in Japan.