by | Feb 1, 2021 | Conversion, Feedstock Production, News, Research Profiles
The overarching goal of the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) is to reduce the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels by increasing the value of energy crops. CABBI uses a “plants as factories” approach to grow fuels in plant stems, derive...
by | Jan 19, 2021 | Feedstock Production, Research Profiles
Teresa Clark wins the title of “plant lover” at CABBI. This scientist dedicates her time to researching how to improve oil production in bioenergy crops, to increase appreciation for all that plants can offer. Clark was born and raised in Michigan, her childhood home...
by | Jan 5, 2021 | News, Sustainability
Large perennial grasses like miscanthus are a primary target for use as bioenergy crops because of their sustainability advantages, but they take several years to establish and aren’t ideal for crop rotation. Maize and other annual crops are easier to manage with...
by | Dec 2, 2020 | Conversion, Research Profiles
Scientists delve into sustainability from a wide variety of academic backgrounds. For Anshu Deewan, it was the unsung field of computational biology that drew her toward all things “green” and her CABBI work to develop sustainable bioproducts with yeast. Deewan grew...
