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ISU Researcher Sees Potential in Miscanthus

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Sep 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM CDT

Story Updated: Sep 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM CDT

AMES (AP) - Switchgrass has been a buzzword in renewable fuels for awhile, but Iowa State University Researchers say miscanthus may be the answer.

Iowa State agronomist Emily Heaton describes miscanthus as a "cold-weather sugar cane." She says it may have double the potential fuel yield of switchgrass.

The best feature is that it doesn't seem to mind cold weather or frost.

Heaton says miscanthus has been used to breed greater cold tolerances into sugar cane and could have potential if it is grown in Iowa.

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