Giant Grass Offers Clues to Growing Corn in Cooler Climes, Researchers Report
Monday, September 15, 2008 - 12:21
in Biology & Nature
A giant perennial grass used as a biofuels source has a much longer growing season than corn, and researchers think they've found the secret of its success. Their findings offer a promising avenue for developing cold-tolerant corn, an advance that would significantly boost per-acre yields.