Sweet Sorghum for Biofuel
CCD-CP-44
Sweet Sorghum for Biofuel
Sweet Sorghum for Biofuel
Authored by: Matthew Ernst Cheryl Kaiser
Abstract
Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is primarily grown in Kentucky for its syrup. However, this crop may someday have another use in the Commonwealth—as a bioenergy crop. From 2007 to 2009, University of Kentucky researchers examined the feasibility of ethanol production from sweet sorghum. They concluded that "overall sweet sorghum would appear to be a very feasible crop for ethanol production in Kentucky." Additional states, along with several other countries, have also been actively conducting research on sweet sorghum for biofuel and with promising results.
Core Details
Publication ID
CCD-CP-44
Status
New
Publication Date
April 18, 2013
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes