The article offers information on the new source of biofuel in the U.S. known as lignocellulose. The woody part of a plant which is rich in stored energy is what is called as lignocellulose. Companies had ventured into optimization of lignocellulose degradation to transform it to fuel through utilization of engineered enzymes and microorganisms. The innovation is aimed to minimize the nation's reliance on fossil fuels that adversely affect the economy.