About
Founded in 2004, Miscanthus Breeding Hub is a ngo headquartered in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom specializing in Biomass, Biogas.
The Miscanthus Breeding Hub is a collaborative research program between Aberystwyth University's Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) and Ceres, Inc. focused on developing advanced Miscanthus varieties for renewable bioenergy. The program combines genomic characterization, precision breeding using molecular markers, and agronomic development to improve yield and farm economics. Since 2004, researchers have built one of the largest germplasm collections of Miscanthus outside Asia. Key achievements include creating a comprehensive genetic map with over 20,000 DNA markers and 3,500 markers for crop improvement, significantly advancing breeding timelines compared to previous efforts that identified only 600 markers.
Headquarters
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Founded
2004
Company Type
NGO
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
BBSRC Sustainable Bioenergy Centre