White rot fungus boosts ethanol production from corn stalks, cobs and leaves
Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 11:01
in Earth & Climate
Scientists are reporting new evidence that a white rot fungus shows promise in the search for a way to use waste corn stalks, cobs and leaves -- rather than corn itself -- to produce ethanol to extend supplies of gasoline. Their study is on using the fungus to break down the tough cellulose and related material in this so-called "corn stover" to free up sugars for ethanol fermentation.