The UK government is spending £1.8 million on a scientific project that aims to breed a new seed-producing variety of tropical grass that could provide aviable source of fuel for power stations.

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) has emerged as a vital forage resource, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, due to its high biomass yield and adaptability to diverse agronomic ...

'Elephant grass' isn't just an alternative fuel crop - it could also look great in your garden. Jane Powers on the beauty of late-season grasses October belongs to the ornamental grasses. When much ...

Researchers in Wales have helped unlock the DNA of a plant that could have a key role in fighting climate change. The scientists from Aberystwyth University were part of a global team to sequence the ...

One evening in July, 2006, a crew of 4 Chinese agriculturists headed by Professor Lin Zhansen from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU) arrived at Kigali International Airport. Two ...

We are passing through difficult times in terms of energy supply and prices. Energy supply is decreasing and international energy prices are increasing. It has become vital for us to look for and ...