The biomass demand to fuel a growing global bio-based economy is expected to
tremendously increase over the next decades, and projections indicate that dedicated …

This review is a short synopsis of some of the latest breakthroughs in the areas of
lignocellulosic conversion to fuels and utilization of oils for biodiesel. Although four …

The architecture of a plant affects its ability to compete for light and to respond to
environmental stresses, thus affecting overall fitness and productivity. Two components of …

The evolution of locally adapted ecotypes is a common phenomenon that generates
diversity within plant species. However, we know surprisingly little about the genetic …

Abstract The DOE BioEnergy Science Center has operated as a virtual center with multiple
partners for a decade targeting overcoming biomass recalcitrance. BESC has redefined …

The prevalence of genetic diversity in switchgrass germplasm can be exploited to capture
favorable alleles that increase its range of adaptation and biomass yield. The objectives of …

Petroleum‐based fuels are nonrenewable and unsustainable. Renewable sources of
energy, such as lignocellulosic biofuels and plant metabolite‐based drop‐in fuels, can offset …

Key message Mapping combined with expression and variant analyses in switchgrass, a
crop with complex genetics, identified a cluster of candidate genes for leaf wax in a fast …

Biomass is one of the most important sources of renewable energy and plays an important
role in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Efficient biomass production is essential to …

Genetic and genomic resources have recently been developed for the bioenergy crop
switchgrass (Panicum virgatum). Despite these advances, little research has been focused …