68 Symposium--Seed Production for Crops Grown for Biofuel and Ethanol Production

Oral Session
C04 Seed Physiology, Production & Technology
The demand for biofuels and ethanol continues to increase. Determining which crops to grow for biofuel production depends on sustainable production and cost efficiency. This symposium will focus on the production of seed of crops that offer the most promise for fuel production.
Cosponsor(s):

C03 Crop Ecology, Management & Quality

Monday, November 2, 2009: 1:25 PM-3:10 PM
Convention Center, Room 305, Third Floor

Presiding:
Stephen Malone
3:10 PM
Adjourn
1:25 PM
Introductory Remarks
1:50 PM
Challenges of Developing Miscanthus Seed Production and Establishment for a Sustainable Cellulosic Biofuel Industry.
Damian Allen, Mendel BioEnergy Seeds; Erik J. Sacks, Mendel BioEnergy Seeds; Jeffrey B. McElroy, Mendel BioEnergy Seeds; Neal Gutterson, Mendel BioEnergy Seeds
2:10 PM
Seed Production in Lowland Switchgrass.
Joseph Bouton, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation; Hem Bhandari, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
2:30 PM
Discussion
2:45 PM
Break