VIASPACE agrees research deal with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

In California, VIASPACE announced that the company has entered into a research collaboration with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Division (UCANR). The objectives of the research are to:

·       Compare the growth of Giant King Grass using subsurface drip irrigation with flood (furrow) irrigation

·       Compare individual node and whole stalk planting methods

·       Evaluate yields when cut every 6 months for bioenergy applications

·       Evaluate yields when cut every 2 months for animal feed or anaerobic digestion to produce biomethane

·       Evaluate growth of Giant King Grass in a very hot dry climate