Ethanol’s Future in Agriculture

At the 2007 Syngenta Learning Centers, discussion on the growing demand for corn revolved around ethanol. During one of the days’ most exciting presentations, attendees watched Corn Amylase, a new genetic trait from Syngenta, produce starches by merely being heated. This trait has the potential to make ethanol production simpler and more efficient.

A unique and advanced transgenic project in the renewable fuels sector, Corn Amylase has the potential to lead to higher energy yield per acre. Analysis shows the trait can potentially increase ethanol plant production while reducing energy and water requirements.

Corn Amylase has completed the FDA consultation process and is currently under USDA review, meaning growers at the 2007 Syngenta Learning Centers got a “sneak peek” at the future of ethanol.

Published Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:18 AM

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