How Do Plant Structures Affect Biofuel Efficiency?
The efficiency of biofuel production can be significantly influenced by the anatomy of the source organisms. For example, the cell wall composition of plants affects the ease of extracting fermentable sugars for bioethanol. Plants with less lignin in their cell walls are generally more efficient for bioethanol production. Histological studies can help identify and genetically engineer plants with optimal cell wall properties for biofuel production.
