Improving sugarcane ethanol production: The 'midway' strategy
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 11:31
in Earth & Climate
A new article reviews the history and current state of ethanol production of sugarcane in Brazil and presents a strategy for improving future ecosystem services and production. Researchers introduce a new approach that prioritizes a sustainable and responsible way of producing ethanol called the "midway" strategy. This innovative strategy involves producing the necessary biotechnology to increase biomass yield and ethanol production.