Aberystwyth University to share genetic resources with Seoul University
Aberystwyth University is set to sign agreements with South Korea's Seoul National University to share miscanthus germplasm genetic resources, based on the principles of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity to help boost bioenergy production and combat climate change. East Asian indigenous genetic resources of miscanthus are useful for improving existing miscanthus bioenergy crops elsewhere in the world. Miscanthus may be used to create higher energy yields on lower grade lands which are less suitable for food production. European energy policy makers recognise the importance of bioenergy crops in the future mix of renewables, and national policies are being developed to encourage their commercial deployment. The agreement between Aberystwyth University and Seoul National University to share miscanthus germplasm, will support improvements in miscanthus breeding, and respond to national policies on the development of renewable energy. The Institute of Biological, Environ...