Advance Toward Producing Biofuels Without Stressing Global Food Supply

Scientists in California are reporting use of a first-of-its-kind approach to craft **genetically engineered microbes** with the much-sought ability to transform switchgrass, corn cobs, and other organic materials into methyl halides — the raw material for making gasoline and a host of other commercially important products. The new bioprocess could help pave the way for producing **biofuels** from agricultural waste, easing concerns about stress on the global food supply from using corn and other food crops. More on "Sciencedaily":[ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090511115003.htm]

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