A massive plant that can quickly grow up to four stories has spread throughout much of the United States, but a team of volunteers is on the case. Arundo donax, or giant reed, grows as much as ...

In addition to its growth potential, giant reed is being investigated for its role in biorefineries. The plant can be processed to produce a variety of high-value products, including fermentable ...

The company has also pioneered a processing technology for super giant reed. By isolating the plants in an oxygen-free environment, high-temperature pyrolysis can convert them into hydrogen ...

The company's annual production of super giant reed now reaches 1.2 billion plants, covering an area of about 113,000 hectares, according to Song. Wang Fan, deputy secretary-general of the China ...