BFF
The project proposes innovative multidisciplinary approaches combining modeling and systems biology to characterize the architecture, metabolism and composition of the plant and select the best suited varieties for the production of non-food biomass.
BFF has two objectives:
- Development of local miscanthus and sorghum biomass production and valorization chains focused on heat-generation, anaerobic digestion and bio-based construction materials and plastics.
- Creation of new varieties and culture systems for miscanthus (for the North of France) and fiber sorghum (for the South), with improved lignocellulosic biomass yield, reduced environmental footprint and a composition tailored for industrial uses, including second generation biofuels and platform chemicals.
Coordinator(s):
Herman Hofft
Referent(s):
Jean-François Dufayard Member(s):
Species:
Sorghum 
