Miami researcher wins grant from Department of Energy

The Oxford Press
By Meagan Engle, Staff Writer
Updated 2:35 PM Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Assistant professor is studying aspect of photosynthesis

OXFORD — Garden peas could lead to the science behind future bioenergy.

Carole Dabney-Smith, a Miami University assistant professor, is using the plants grown in the basement of Hughes Hall to research an aspect of photosynthesis. The project is part of a study being funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

“Plants provide the best source of bioenergy,” said Dabney-Smith, who teaches chemistry and biochemistry. “Engineering a plant to make more of the protein it needs might enhance its ability to generate energy.”

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