"The big barrier as far as bioenergy crops are concerned is a fear of the unknown in terms of soil carbon losses or gains - this is the gap we are trying to fill, " explained lead researcher Niall McNamara.

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As a result, executives mined foreign soil during the strike-induced hiatus for concepts that could both resonate with audiences and fill scheduling holes.

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