LSU AgCenter step closer to biofuels institute
Advocate business staff
Published: Dec 10, 2009 - UPDATED: 2:07 p.m.

The LSU AgCenter has taken another step toward establishing a Louisiana Institute for Biofuels and Bioprocessing, with approval of the state Board of Regents.

“This has moved us a step forward in our efforts to boost the biofuels business in the state,” said John Russin, LSU AgCenter associate vice chancellor and institute director. “The institute puts a face on our biofuels research and will help us obtain grants.”

Russin said the Regents’ approval is conditional for one year, during which time the LSU AgCenter is to form an advisory board and set up the structure for expansion of bioenergy research.

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