Projects

Genetic analysis of lignocellulosic composition and biomass in sugarcane to maximise biofuel production

Generating the tools for future selection of biofuel ready sugarcane varieties by identifying variation for lignocellulosic composition in the Australian sugarcane breeding program and testing for associated biofuel production.

Principal investigator

Karen Aitken

Research organisation

The University of Queensland

Project funded by

Organisation

Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Research funding body / Research service providers

SRA invests in and manages a portfolio of research, development and adoption projects that drive productivity, profitability and sustainability for the Australian sugarcane industry. An industry-owned company, we are funded by a statutory levy paid by growing and milling businesses.

The SRA levy payers’ investment is also supported by Commonwealth...

Queensland, Australia

Organisation