Sustainable biofuels : an ecological assessment of the future energy /

As oil resources reach their limits biofuel have become increasingly attractive. This book provides a detailed description of the ecological implications of biofuel crop production, covering greenhouse gas emissions, carbon balance, water cycle components, biogeochemical interactions and biodiversit...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Bhardwaj, Ajay Kumar (Editor), Zenone, Terenzio (Editor), Chen, Jiquan, 1962- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, Higher Education Press, [2015]
Series:Ecosystem science and applications.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:As oil resources reach their limits biofuel have become increasingly attractive. This book provides a detailed description of the ecological implications of biofuel crop production, covering greenhouse gas emissions, carbon balance, water cycle components, biogeochemical interactions and biodiversity issues. These are some of the most important environmental issues which biofuel industry and scientific community is seeking answers to.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 345 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783110275896
3110275899
9781523104727
1523104724
9783110381337
3110381338