Tag: University of Nevada

University of Nevada, Reno researcher launch drought tolerant sorghum varieties

University of Nevada, Reno researcher launch drought tolerant sorghum varieties

February 4, 2025 |

In Nevada, researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno have unveiled 200 sorghum varieties that could be a game-changer in the food, brewery, dairy feed and biofuel industry. Preliminary research underscores their exceptional drought tolerance, with some varieties also exhibiting record levels of protein and digestible starch.  The breeding program for the sorghum varieties was […]

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New research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production

New research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production

June 27, 2024 |

In Nevada, the University of Nevada reported that a research team led by University of Nevada, Reno researchers has identified several varieties of cactus pear that are particularly well-suited to producing biomass for fuels production. The new findings build on earlier research led by John Cushman, a professor in the University’s Department of Biochemistry & […]

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University of Nevada, Reno researchers ID cactus pear varieties suited to biofuel production

University of Nevada, Reno researchers ID cactus pear varieties suited to biofuel production

June 24, 2024 |

In Nevada, a research team led by University of Nevada, Reno researchers has identified several varieties of cactus pear that are particularly well-suited to producing biomass for fuels production. The new findings build on earlier research led by John Cushman, a professor in the University’s Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the College of […]

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