A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) refutes the argument that biofuels are not sustainable because the conversion of non-agricultural land to grow energy crops...
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The climate benefits of cellulosic biofuels have been challenged based on carbon debt, opportunity costs, and indirect land use change, prompting calls for withdrawing support...
Field-grown transgenic switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) with altered lignin does not affect soil chemistry, microbiology, and carbon storage potential
Cell wall recalcitrance poses a major challenge on cellulosic biofuel production from feedstocks such as switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.). As lignin is a known contributor of recalcitrance, transgenic...
Landowners' perceptions of and interest in bioenergy crops: Exploring challenges and opportunities for growing poplar for bioenergy
The success of bioenergy efforts will depend, in part, on interested, engaged, and informed landowners who are willing and equipped to grow the appropriate feedstocks. We surveyed landowners...
Biomass production of herbaceous energy crops in the United States: field trial results and yield potential maps from the multiyear regional feedstock partnership
Current knowledge of yield potential and best agronomic management practices for perennial bioenergy grasses is primarily derived from small‐scale and short‐term studies, yet these studies inform...
Biomass price developments inhibit biofuel investments and research in Germany: The crucial future role of high yields
The competitiveness of conventional and advanced (second generation) biofuels is a critical issue for the implementation of a sustainable transport strategy. We model biofuel competition under different feedstock cost...
Enhancing the productivity of hybrid poplar (Populus × hybrid) and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) by the application of beneficial soil microbes and a seaweed extract
This study investigates the use of Azospirillum brasilense N8, Penicillium bilaii, Variovorax paradoxus JM63, and a seaweed ( Ascophyllum nodosum ) extract (ANE) on growth and nutrient...