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
Wood IP
(2016)
Comparison of saccharification and fermentation of steam exploded rice straw and rice husk.
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
Wu J
(2018)
Release of cell wall phenolic esters during hydrothermal pretreatment of rice husk and rice straw.
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 |