Findings prove Miscanthus x giganteus has great potential as an alternative energy source

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 13:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Concerns about the worldwide energy supply and national, environmental and economic security have resulted in a search for alternative energy sources. A new University of Illinois study shows Miscanthus x giganteus (M. x giganteus) is a strong contender in the race to find the next source of ethanol if appropriate growing conditions are identified.

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