Biofuel production methods and compositions
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Apr 12, 2016
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Nov 21, 2007
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The invention provides methods for increasing the level of fermentable carbohydrates in a biofuel crop plant such as alfalfa or switchgrass, by modification of the lignin biosynthetic pathway. Also provided are plants prepared by the methods of the invention. Methods for processing plant tissue and for producing ethanol by utilizing such plants are also provided.
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- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC | 2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY ARDMORE OK 73401 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Chen, Fang | Ardmore, US | 221 | 1710 |
# of filed Patents : 221 Total Citations : 1710 | |||
Dixon, Richard A | Ardmore, US | 48 | 437 |
# of filed Patents : 48 Total Citations : 437 | |||
Wang, Zengyu | Ardmore, US | 10 | 42 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 42 |
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