What is biotechnology’s role in the production of biofuels?
Plant biotechnology is seen as a practical way for countries to ramp up production so that they can meet their biofuels production target. The potential for plant biotechnology to support the production and commercialization of biofuels has been recognized by international bodies such as the International Energy Agency, which has strongly advocated the importance of plant biotechnology in “increasing the benefits and lowering the costs of producing biofuels” through increased yields. Read more about what biotechnology offers for biofuels.
