Mendel Biotechnology and Monsanto have signed a collaborative agreement covering the development of perennial grass seed for use in biofuels and other commercial applications. The agreement, announced today (29th April), is the latest in a series of cooperative projects between

The world's tanker fleet will have to grow by about 160 vessels (Handysize tanker of about 31,000 deadweight tonnes) by 2015 and by 400 by 2030 if the shipping industry is to service all the requirements of the biofuels market