Soil quality and biofuel production

Soil quality and biofuel production

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In eight concise chapters, Soil Quality and Biofuel Production presents a state-of-the-knowledge review of soil properties and processes negatively impacted by crop residue removal. It outlines the ecological consequences of biofuelsand evaluates land use in the production of raw material for biofuel. The book then spotlights pressing issues related to corn and cellulosic ethanol and also soil erosion. It offers advice for achieving economic balance in the competition for arable land between food and biofuel along with residue harvest management techniques. A thought-provoking discussion of the opportunities and challenges that biofuel presents rounds out the book¿s coverage.

  • ISBN: 978-1-4398-0073-7
  • Editorial: CRC Press
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 222
  • Fecha Publicación: 18/12/2009
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés