Biofuel Cropping Systems
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Biofuel Cropping Systems
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Author : Hans Langeveld
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-01-21
Biofuel Cropping Systems written by Hans Langeveld and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-21 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Choosing appropriate practices and policies for biofuel production requires an understanding of how soils, climate, farm types, infrastructure, markets and social organisation affect the establishment and performance of these crops. The book highlights land use dynamics, cultivation practices related to conversion and wider impacts. It explores how biofuel production chain development is steered by emerging technologies and management practices and how both can be influenced by effective policies designed to encourage sustainable biofuel production. The book highlights major biofuel production chains including: cane cultivation in Brazil corn ethanol in the USA wheat and rapeseed in Europe oil palm in the Far East cane in Asia and Africa SRC and other lignocellulosic crops. In each case the development, cropping systems and impacts are discussed, system dynamics are shown and lessons drawn for the way things could or should change. Biofuel Cropping Systems is a vital resource for all those who want to understand the way biofuels are produced and how they impact other elements of society and especially how improvements can be made. It is a handbook for students, biofuel producers, researchers and policymakers in energy and agriculture.
Biofuel Crops
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Author : Bharat P. Singh
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2013
Biofuel Crops written by Bharat P. Singh and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Science categories.
Providing comprehensive coverage on biofuel crop production and the technological, environmental and resource issues associated with a sustainable biofuel industry, this book is ideal for researchers and industry personnel. Beginning with an introduction to biofuels and the challenges they face, the book then includes detailed coverage on crops of current importance or with high future prospects, including sections on algae, sugar crops and grass, oil and forestry species. The chapters focus on the genetics, breeding, cultivation, harvesting and handling of each crop.
Cellulosic Energy Cropping Systems
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Author : Douglas L. Karlen
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-06-12
Cellulosic Energy Cropping Systems written by Douglas L. Karlen and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-12 with Science categories.
Cellulosic Energy Cropping Systems presents a comprehensive overview of how cellulosic energy crops can be sustainably produced and converted to affordable energy through liquid fuels, heat and electricity. The book begins with an introduction to cellulosic feedstocks, discussing their potential as a large-scale sustainable energy source, and technologies for the production of liquid fuels, heat and electricity. Subsequent chapters examine miscanthus, switchgrass, sugarcane and energy cane, sorghums and crop residues, reviewing their phylogeny, cultural practices, and opportunities for genetic improvement. This is followed by a detailed focus on woody crops, including eucalyptus, pine, poplar and willow. Critical logistical issues associated with both herbaceous and woody feedstocks are reviewed, and alternate strategies for harvesting, transporting, and storing cellulosic materials are also examined. The final sectionof the booktackles the challenge of achieving long-term sustainability, addressing economic, environmental and social factors. Cellulosic Energy Cropping Systems is a valuable resource for academics, students and industry professionals working in the field of biomass cultivation and conversion, bioenergy, crop science and agriculture. Topics covered include: Identifying suitable cellulosic energy crops that are adapted to a wide range of climates and soils Best management practices for sustainably growing, harvesting, storing, transporting and pre-processing these crops The development of integrated cellulosic energy cropping systems for supplying commercial processing plants Challenges and opportunities for the long-term sustainability of cellulosic energy crops This book was conceived and initiated by David I. Bransby, Professor of Energy and Forage Crops in the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences at Auburn University, USA. For more information on the Wiley Series in Renewable Resources, visit www.wiley.com/go/rrs
Resource Use Efficiency And Environmental Performance Of Biofuel Cropping Systems
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Author : Sander C. de Vries
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Resource Use Efficiency And Environmental Performance Of Biofuel Cropping Systems written by Sander C. de Vries and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Energy crops categories.
Bioenergy Cropping Systems On Marginal Land
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Author : Stephanie Lyn Smith
language : en
Publisher: ProQuest
Release Date : 2009
Bioenergy Cropping Systems On Marginal Land written by Stephanie Lyn Smith and has been published by ProQuest this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Agriculturally marginal land categories.
Genetics Biofuels And Local Farming Systems
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Author : Eric Lichtfouse
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-06-29
Genetics Biofuels And Local Farming Systems written by Eric Lichtfouse and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-29 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for our children. This discipline addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, starvation, obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiversity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, philosophy and social sciences. As actual society issues are now intertwined, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. This book series analyzes current agricultural issues and proposes alternative solutions, consequently helping all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians wishing to build safe agriculture, energy and food systems for future generations.
Biofuel Crop Sustainability
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Author : Bharat Singh
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2013-08-05
Biofuel Crop Sustainability written by Bharat Singh and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-05 with Science categories.
Biofuel Crop Sustainability brings together the basic principles of agricultural sustainability and special stipulations for biofuels, from the economic and ecological opportunities and challenges of sustainable biofuel crop production to the unique characteristics of particular crops which make them ideal for biofuel applications. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers and professionals involved in biofuels development and production as well as agriculture industry personnel. Chapters focus the broad principles of resource management for ecological, environmental and societal welfare, the sustainability issues pertaining to several broad categories of biofuel crops , as well as the economics and profitability of biofuels on both a local and international scale. Coverage includes topics such as utilizing waste water for field crop irrigation and algae production, reliability of feedstock supply, marginal lands, and identifying crops with traits of significance for survival and growth on low fertility soils. The development of production practices with low external inputs of fertilizer, irrigation, and pesticides is also covered. Biofuel Crop Sustainability will be a valuable, up-to-date reference for all those involved in the rapidly expanding biofuels industry and sustainable agriculture research fields.
Effect Of Biotechnology And Biofuels On United States Corn Belt Cropping Systems
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Author : Scott Fausti
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Effect Of Biotechnology And Biofuels On United States Corn Belt Cropping Systems written by Scott Fausti and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Agricultural biotechnology categories.
The effects of transgenic crop and federal biofuel policy on state-level cropping patterns in the Corn Belt region are investigated (2000-2012). The literature links the expansion of corn acreage to the supplanting of small grain and hay acreage in this region. Empirical evidence generated by a random intercept model with fixed effects indicates that the intensification of corn acres planted was positively impacted by biotech advancements in energy and agriculture. This suggests producers are moving away from diverse cropping patterns and the rotational practices associated with a diverse crop planting strategy. However, the empirical evidence suggests that the effects of these biotech advancements on producer planting decisions are not heterogeneous across States. Thus, future policy changes affecting producer corn production decisions will not be uniform across States.
Genetics Biofuels And Local Farming Systems
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Author : Eric Lichtfouse
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2011-07-08
Genetics Biofuels And Local Farming Systems written by Eric Lichtfouse and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-08 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for our children. This discipline addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, starvation, obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiversity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, philosophy and social sciences. As actual society issues are now intertwined, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. This book series analyzes current agricultural issues and proposes alternative solutions, consequently helping all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians wishing to build safe agriculture, energy and food systems for future generations.
Sustainable Biofuels
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Author : Ajay Kumar Bhardwaj
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2015-04-24
Sustainable Biofuels written by Ajay Kumar Bhardwaj and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-24 with Science categories.
With oil resources approaching their limits, biofuels have become increasingly attractive. This book provides a detailed description of the ecological implications of second and third generation biofuel feedstock production systems, beginning with an introduction to the importance of ecological sustainability alongside economic viability. The book is divided into sections describing theoretical foundation and benefits of various biofuel cropping systems, and providing a description of practical ecological limitations to achieve those fundamental benefits. The book covers such critical issues as greenhouse gas emissions, carbon balance, water cycle components, other biogeochemical and socioeconomic interactions alongside life cycle analysis principals for achieving sustainability. These are some of the most important sustainability, environmental and economic issues which biofuel industry and scientific community is seeking answers to.