19. Genome sequencing speeds up carbon-cutting potential of Miscanthus grass
Prof Iain Donnison

This grass species first attracted attention as a possible energy source, but new research shows it could cut carbon emissions in several ways.

Miscanthus has been of interest for some time. Researchers looked at it as a source of energy. Policymakers thought of it as a way to protect economies against oil price shocks.

But the growing focus on climate change led researchers to investigate how it can help cut carbon emissions.

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Genome sequencing speeds up carbon-cutting potential of Miscanthus grass