DOE awards UN Reno $9M to research cactus pear as possible biofuel feedstock
In Nevada, as the quest to diversify and expand sustainable alternative energy products continues, the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $9 million grant to support research that will be led by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno to expand the use of cactus pear as a low‑water-use, climate‑resilient biomass crop and potential biofuel feedstock.
During the five-year, multi-institution project, a national team will conduct cactus pear field trials at sites across the U.S. to identify varieties that produce the highest biomass with minimal water and other inputs.
Category: Research
