USDA and DOE announce two new research grant programs for feedstock and biofuel research

In Washington, two research grants have been announced by the US Department of Agriculture and the US Department of Energy.

The first, for Plant Feedstock Genomics Research, aims to improve biomass characteristics, biomass yield, or sustainability. The second, for Biomass Research aims to support research and development of biomass based products, bioenergy, biofuels, and related processes.

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