Switchgrass genes identified to support its use as a biofuel (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Switchgrass genes identified to support its use as a biofuel

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Scientists' new complex genome analysis of switchgrass could be a game-changer for use of the cheap, widely available plant as a source of biofuel. Shown here is lowland switchgrass ready for harvest in Overton, Texas.

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Jason Bonnette, The University of Texas at Austin

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