DEVELOPING A CEREAL STRAW BIOREFINERY USING RICE AS A MODEL AND A FEEDSTOCK
Lead Research Organisation:
University of York
Department Name: Biology
Abstract
Vietnam
Publications
Wu J
(2018)
Release of cell wall phenolic esters during hydrothermal pretreatment of rice husk and rice straw.
in Biotechnology for biofuels
Wu J
(2018)
Optimising conditions for bioethanol production from rice husk and rice straw: effects of pre-treatment on liquor composition and fermentation inhibitors.
in Biotechnology for biofuels
Wu J
(2017)
Yeast diversity in relation to the production of fuels and chemicals.
in Scientific reports
Wood IP
(2016)
Comparison of saccharification and fermentation of steam exploded rice straw and rice husk.
in Biotechnology for biofuels
| Description | We have identified quantitative trait loci for biomass digestibility in rice. these need to be validated before they can be published or used in breeding, but this is a key first step. Effective protocols for straw saccharification are being established at IFR. Two manuscripts are being prepared for submission based on this work. |
| Exploitation Route | Once validated, the QTL can prove a valuable resource for improving rice straw for biofuels and animal feed applications. We will provide QTL and associated PCR primers to Vietnamese rice breeders for rice improvement. |
| Sectors | Agriculture Food and Drink Manufacturing including Industrial Biotechology |
| Description | This on-going collaboration led to the preparation of a grant proposal in response to the Newton Rice call, which expands our collaboration to include researchers in PhilRice in the Philippines. This project was successful and began in May 2016. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2016 |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |