Switchgrass has gripped Midwestern soils for millions of years, but soon the earthbound prairie grass could fly. New studies from the University of Illinois identify economic and environmental considerations that make switchgrass a candidate for sustainable aviation fuel.
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Prairie grass benefits aviation fuel
DoKyoung Lee is the senior author of both studies, and a professor in the department of crop sciences, which is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois.
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