Australian scientists have made a breakthrough in increasing oil yield from plants, which could lead to the production of sustainable aviation fuel and other biofuels. The development, led by CSIRO, involves using the biomass of plants, including leaves and stems, to produce oil. This technology has been acquired by Nufarm, an Australian agricultural innovation company, which is now leading a global research partnership to further develop the technology. The company has assembled a team of researchers from CSIRO, the University of Florida, and the Instituto Agronomico in Brazil to work on the project. The goal is to deploy the technology into high-biomass energy cane and sorghum varieties. The project has the potential to create a new global energy source and support a sustainable future. According to CSIRO’s Dr. Thomas Vanhercke, the technology could “create an important new global energy source.” Nufarm’s CEO, Greg Hunt, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating that the company is working with key partners to support the technical development and future commercialization of the technology.
Revolutionary biofuels derived from plants, without compromising global food production,are set to transform the energy landscape.
