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Using corn for energy is an example of biomass.
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Corn, as this is what the biomass ethanol is made of. Research is pointing to algae becoming the next great biomass however, because of the substance's ability to produce oil.
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Biomass power is power that comes from plants. Biofuel, as the source of biomass power is called, costs about $5,000 a ton. Crops used as biofuel are mainly corn, soy, and sometimes wood.
No, corn plants do not need supports that are commonly found on plants like beans or tomatoes. Corn plants have a sturdy stalk and tend to do well when separated from neighboring plants by at least one foot.