Vilsack highlights gaps between King's renewable fuels votes vs. election year rhetoric

King's recent election year rhetoric in support of ethanol falls flat when stacked against his consistent votes against the industry, his challenger claims. Go here to read the rest: Vilsack highlights gaps between King's renewable fuels votes vs. election year rhetoric … [Read more...]

Plant Fatty Acid Production Cellular Secrets Understood

Chalcone-isomerase protein holds much promise of economic benefit Original post: Plant Fatty Acid Production Cellular Secrets Understood … [Read more...]

“Social Networks” in Bio-Based Chemicals Reveal Maturity and Opportunity

Just as social networks on sites like Facebook can reveal patterns about human communities, the networks of company partnerships in a field like bio-based materials and chemicals can provide insight into the future of the industry. View original post here: “Social Networks” in Bio-Based Chemicals Reveal Maturity and Opportunity … [Read more...]

Argentina Will Become Lead Bio Fuel Supplier To European Union

BUENOS AIRES, May 15 (BERNAMA-NNN-MERCOPRESS) -- International bio-fuels expert Christopher Berg and head of F.O. Licht has forecasted that Argentina this year will become the largest exporter of bio-diesel to the European Union (EU) in spite of the Spanish veto to imports in retaliation for the seizure of YPF oil and gas company. See the rest here: Argentina Will Become Lead Bio Fuel Supplier To European Union … [Read more...]

The Cellular Secrets of Plant Fatty Acid Production Understood

Chalcone-isomerase protein holds much promise of economic benefit A curious twist in a family of plant proteins called chalcone- isomerase recently was discovered by Salk Institute for Biological Studies scientist Joseph Noel and colleagues at Iowa State University led by Eve Wurtele. Pursuing basic scientific discovery, they found three similar proteins that could soon translate into positive ... Excerpt from: The Cellular Secrets of Plant Fatty Acid Production Understood … [Read more...]