The Coming Age of Miscanthus

Scientists at BIH and the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) are documenting the rapid maturation of miscanthus, a high-yield perennial grass gaining momentum as a scalable feedstock for fuels, chemicals, and advanced materials.

The story outlines how breakthroughs in breeding, agronomy, and supply chain development are helping move the crop from experimental trials toward commercial viability, signaling important progress for the circular bioeconomy.

As Illinois continues to support cross-campus collaboration in biomass research, efforts like these help strengthen the scientific foundation needed to accelerate sustainable energy solutions.

Read the full story here.

Originally published by the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation.

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