Imagine a grass crop, grown on marginal, non-food bearing land without pesticides or much fertilizer, that, when harvested, produces an oil that needs almost no processing to be substituted for diesel fuel.
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Diesel-Producing Grass? Researcher Thinks it’s Possible
(via gas2.org)
Submitted by niccha on Tue, 2008-08-05 15:27. | Tags: science | agriculture | Biodiesel | biofuels | biotechnology | cellulosic ethanol | Chhandak Basu | copaiba | diesel | diesel tree | energy crops | ethanol | Food vs. Fuel | genes | genetic engineering | genetic modification | grass | oleoresin | research | science | switchgrass | tra
Genetic Engineering for Cheaper Cellulosic Ethanol?
(via gas2.org)

Submitted by niccha on Mon, 2008-05-26 18:42. | Tags: science | agriculture | butanol | cellulosic ethanol | genetic engineering | genetics | GMO | grass | Mariam Sticklen | Oregon

Termite Guts to Generate Biofuels
(via www.greentechgazette.com)
Researchers working on using the enzymes found in termite guts to create biofuels from wood chips, switch grass and other biomass products.
Submitted by greentechgazette on Fri, 2007-11-23 18:29. | Tags: technology | biofuels | biomass | enzymes | ethanol | grass | guts | microbes | switch | termite | wood
Watching the Green Grass Grow
(via www.watching-grass-grow.com)
In today's increasingly online world, one rarely just sits back to watch grass grow. Well now you can ... from your computer. And yes, it is green.
Just something totally different/offbeat to break up the daily grind for 'ya.

Tip of the Day: Mow Your Grass Long
(via www.thedailygreen.com)
Longer blades discourage weeds and pests, retain moisture and promote healthy roots.
Submitted by socialpyramid on Tue, 2007-08-07 13:55. | Tags: take action | grass | lawn care | mowing