The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, dropped 1.04 percent to 49.29 as falling oil prices weighed on sector equities. For the day, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) dumped 11.81 percent to $3.36, while Abengoa (ABGB) rallied 4.10 percent to $1.27. Among other equities, Gevo (GEVO) dumped 9.43 percent to $0.46. Overall, declines led advances by a 5 to 2 ratio for the day.