A large scale expansion in bioenergy crop production could be just as detrimental to biodiversity as climate change itself, according to new research. The study, which involved expertise fro... Read more
UMass Amherst microbiologists, international team show fungal deconstruction of wood Twenty years ago, microbiologist Barry Goodell, now a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amhers... Read more
Technologies for converting non-edible biomass into chemicals and fuels traditionally made from petroleum exist aplenty. But when it comes to attracting commercial interest, these technologi... Read more
Microbiologists unravel relationship among plants, mycorrhizal fungi An ancient, mutually beneficial relationship between plants and fungi could make agriculture more sustainable by reducing... Read more
“These results can also mitigate the effects of global warming and to enhance energy security.” Thanks to biotechnology, researchers at UPM have increased the production of woody... Read more
This British biomass power station concept is one of the many projects being proposed around the globe as the search for renewable energy sources continues. The visually stunning Teesside pl... Read more