Amy Brunner and Eric Beers, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Virginia Tech researchers Amy Brunner, associate professor of forest research and environmental conservation, and Eric Beers, professor of horticulture, are working to characterize the genes involved in wood formation in poplar trees with the goal of improving the quality and quantity of wood as a feedstock for biofuels production. Credit Virginia Tech Photo Usage Restrictions The photo of Drs. Brunner and Beers may be used with any report of their biofuels research. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.