Biologists are one step closer to the goal of making a cheap, widely available plant a source for energy and fuel. Lowland switchgrass ready for harvest. Overton, Texas. Photo Credit: Jason Bonnette ...

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Growth of a new ethanol made from switchgrass and fast-growing trees could be limited by competition from corn growers, ethanol experts said. The fuel, called cellulosic ethanol, is not yet ...