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Zusatztext In summary, the book is well written and contains lots of valuable information. The presentation and figures are of high quality and the book contains a wealth of information suitable for a range of audiences. In my opinion this book represents a worthy purchase although the price is somewhat restrictive for students. It will make good reading for many agronomy, plant nutrition and agricultural extension professionals. --Davey Jones, The Journal of Experimental Agriculture . 2010 Informationen zum Autor Rattan Lal, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA B.A. Stewart, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, USA Klappentext With one teaspoon of crop residue potentially able to produce as much as 100 gallons of ethanol! it is no wonder that biomass is being considered a viable alternative to grain-based biofuel. However! crop residue removal techniques can lead to severe adverse effects on the soil and environment. This volume presents the state-of-the-knowledge to collate! review! and synthesize the available information pertaining to biofuel production. It addresses the strain that crop residue removal places on soil quality; the proper means of farming systems for biofuel production; the various plant species used for bioenergy plantations; and the myths and facts surrounding biofuels. Zusammenfassung Presents a review of soil properties and processes negatively impacted by crop residue removal. This title outlines the ecological consequences of biofuels and evaluates land use in the production of raw material for biofuel. Inhaltsverzeichnis Soil Processes and Residue Harvest Management. Soil Quality Impacts of Residue Removal for Biofuel Feedstock. Ecological Consequences of Biofuels. Land Use in Production of Raw Materials for Biofuels. Corn and Cellulosic Ethanol Problems and Soil Erosion. Ethanol Production from Sugarcane and Soil Quality. Economic Balance: Competition between Food Production and Biofuels Expansion. Opportunities and Challenges of Biofuel Production. ...
