Systems biology leads the way to exascale computing on Summit supercomputer.
New class of solvents breaks down plant biomass into sugars for biofuels and bioproducts in a closed-loop biorefinery concept.
Using genetic engineering, scientists improve biomass growth and conversion in woody and grassy feedstocks.
Chemical genomic-guided engineering of gamma-valerolactone-tolerant yeast.
Genetically engineered switchgrass does not change soil chemistry, microbiology, or carbon storage potential.
Highest concentration and yield of valuable chemicals reported in industrial yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
A new class of plant-specific genes required for flowering control in temperate grasses is found.
Genome-wide rice studies yield first major, large-scale collection of mutations for grass model crops, vital to boosting biofuel production.
Researchers convert 80 percent of biomass into high-value products.
New strategy significantly increases the production and secretion of biofuel building block lipids in bacteria able to grow at industrial scales.
Microbial enzymes create precursors of nylon while avoiding harsh chemicals and energy-demanding heat.
Introduced traits remain stable, improving biofuel production in a field setting.
