New Methods for Investigating Wood Formation
Genetic approaches will aid development of higher biomass-yielding, sustainable trees for bioenergy feedstocks.
Genetic approaches will aid development of higher biomass-yielding, sustainable trees for bioenergy feedstocks.
“Master regulator” gene will facilitate management and breeding of trees better adapted to changing environments.
Better understanding could lead to more cost-effective production of cellulosic biofuels.
A novel E. coli fatty acid biosynthesis system could more efficiently convert biomass to desired products.
Recycling waste from biofuel production could lower cost for future biorefineries.
New findings will help extend the lifetime of catalysts used to process bio-oils in liquid systems.
Identifying enzyme instigators will speed the ability to manipulate plant cell wall structures for renewable feedstocks.
Advances in simulating biogeochemical processes in permafrost will improve predictions of potential impacts on climate.
Glaciers in cold, dry ecosystems respond differently to changes in climate than glaciers in warmer climates.
Study reports first significant alcohol production by an archaeon.
Researchers use engineered bacteria to simplify biofuels production, potentially lowering cost.
Discovery of a new enzyme system sheds further light on a microbe’s ability to efficiently break down inedible plant matter for conversion to biofuels and biobased chemicals.