Sugarcane genetically modified to give biodiesel, more sugar
Researchers have genetically engineered sugarcane plants to produce oil in its leaves and stem for biodiesel production. It was found that modified sugarcane also produced more sugar, which could be used for ethanol production. Sugarcane with 5% oil would produce an extra 465 litres of biodiesel per acre than soybeans and 1325 more litres of ethanol per acre than corn.