Mizzou researchers developing biofuels from roadside plants

Mizzou researchers developing biofuels from roadside plants

A common mustard plant could be a helpful source of oil for biofuels as an alternate to fossil fuels, MU research shows.

When Drought Strikes, Switchgrass Chemistry Shifts

A new look at drought-stressed switchgrass reveals why breeding and biofuel science must work together to fuel the future. In the wake of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, researchers are zeroing in on an underappreciated hurdle in the biofuel pipeline — the chemistry of drought-stressed plants. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), senior scientist Trey Sato leads efforts to understan…

MU researchers developing biofuels from common roadside plants

The ultimate goal of the research is to create a more sustainable energy source and move away from fossil fuels.