Biological conversion assay using <it>Clostridium phytofermentans </it>to estimate plant feedstock quality

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is currently considerable interest in developing renewable sources of energy. One strategy is the biological conversion of plant biomass to liquid transportation fuel. Several technical hurdles impinge upon the economic feasibi...

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Main Authors: Lee Scott J, Warnick Thomas A, Pattathil Sivakumar, Alvelo-Maurosa Jesús G, Serapiglia Michelle J, McCormick Heather, Brown Virginia, Young Naomi F, Schnell Danny J, Smart Lawrence B, Hahn Michael G, Pedersen Jeffrey F, Leschine Susan B, Hazen Samuel P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
Online Access:http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/5/1/5