PRODUCT PIPELINE

Ceres has an extensive field trialing program to determine the best crops and varieties for likely production locations. We’re also developing agronomic practices and determining what grower economics will likely look like in this new industry.

Our high-biomass sorghum hybrids and high-yielding switchgrass cultivars are now available under our Blade Energy Crops brand. Other crops in our pipeline include: sweet sorghum, miscanthus and energycane.


	Larger-scale production	Fewer inputs
	Lower production cost	Sequester more CO₂
	Higher fuel yield per acre	Positive fossil fuel ratio

Crop traits

Ceres is developing a diverse portfolio of products and traits to maximize the potential of energy crops, with a special focus on making marginal acres more productive. Ultimately, local farm and market economics will determine the best mix of crops and products for each region.

Crop Traits	Energycane	Miscanthus	Sorghum	Switchgrass
Efficient photosynthesis	■	■	■	■
Long canopy duration	■	■	■	■
Nutrients recycled to roots		■		■
Low crop inputs		■	■	■
Low fossil fuel inputs		■		■
Adapted to marginal land		■	■	■
Minimal pests/plant diseases		■		■
Non-invasive or sterile	■	■	■	■
Easily removed	■	■	■	■
Winter standing	■	■		■
High water-use efficiency	■	■	■	■
Planted by seed			■	■
Harvest first year			■