University of Florida officials dedicate ethanol plant

The Gainesville Sun

By Nathan CrabbeSun staff write
Published: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 11:39 p.m.

An ethanol plant at the University of Florida could help the nation kick its oil habit, as well as help the U.S. move away from using corn to make the alternative fuel.

UF officials this week dedicated the pilot plant, which will research using genetically modified E. coli bacteria to convert plant waste into ethanol.

UF microbiologist Lonnie Ingram, who developed the method, said Florida’s climate makes it well-suited to grow plants for fuel production.

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