Potential for genetic improvement of sugarcane as a source of biomass for biofuels
Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) has great potential as a major feedstock for biofuel production worldwide. It is considered among the best options for producing biofuels today due to an exceptional biomass production capacity, high carbohydrate (sugar+fiber) content and a favorable energy input/o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology |
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| Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fbioe.2015.00182/full |