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Switchgrass as Biofuel
- Switchgrass, a source of cellulose, is a potential biofuel feedstock.
- It offers advantages over corn, sugarcane, and other food crops.
Soil Improvement
- Switchgrass improves soil quality where it grows, potentially converting scrublands into arable land.
- This could benefit regions like Africa where it grows wild and arable land is scarce.
Switchgrass Characteristics and Uses
- Switchgrass, while not visually appealing and sometimes considered invasive, has a valuable purpose.
- It's primarily intended for cellulose ethanol production, though some varieties are ornamental.