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Genetic Modification of Short Rotation Poplar Biomass Feedstock for Efficient Conversion to Ethanol.

DE2001769297

Publication Date	2000
Personal Author	Dinus, R. J.
Page Count	83
Abstract	Poplar breeders in the United States have focused on raising adaptability, growth rates, and pest/stress resistance. Significant increases have been achieved via classical selection and breeding along with intensified cultural practices. Efficiencies have also been gained in harvesting and handling. Considering the aforementioned improvements in productivity, the time seems optimal for choosing feedstock qualities to modify and for undertaking the necessary research and development. Indeed, shortened rotations resulting from past research mean that opportunities for modifying feedstock qualities can be exploited more easily. Many poplars are propagated clonally, thereby permitting rapid, inexpensive propagation of valuable variants. Thus, poplars seem an ideal venue for testing and applying techniques to improve feedstock quality, e.g., reduced lignin content.
Keywords	Biomass Poplars Ethanol Genetics Modifications Rotation
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Oak Ridge National Lab., TN.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200124
Contract Number	AC05-00OR22725

Genetic Modification of Short Rotation Poplar Biomass Feedstock for Efficient Conversion to Ethanol.

Genetic Modification of Short Rotation Poplar Biomass Feedstock for Efficient Conversion to Ethanol.
DE2001769297

Publication Date	2000
Personal Author	Dinus, R. J.
Page Count	83
Abstract	Poplar breeders in the United States have focused on raising adaptability, growth rates, and pest/stress resistance. Significant increases have been achieved via classical selection and breeding along with intensified cultural practices. Efficiencies have also been gained in harvesting and handling. Considering the aforementioned improvements in productivity, the time seems optimal for choosing feedstock qualities to modify and for undertaking the necessary research and development. Indeed, shortened rotations resulting from past research mean that opportunities for modifying feedstock qualities can be exploited more easily. Many poplars are propagated clonally, thereby permitting rapid, inexpensive propagation of valuable variants. Thus, poplars seem an ideal venue for testing and applying techniques to improve feedstock quality, e.g., reduced lignin content.
Keywords	Biomass Poplars Ethanol Genetics Modifications Rotation
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Oak Ridge National Lab., TN.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200124
Contract Number	AC05-00OR22725