Sustainable Sugarcane Production

Author : Priyanka Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351047744
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Sugarcane Production written by Priyanka Singh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sugarcane crop, one of the most important crops commercially grown in about 115 countries of the world, faces a number of problems, such as low cane productivity, biotic and abiotic stresses, high cost of cultivation, postharvest losses, and low sugar recovery. This volume addresses these issues and provides a comprehensive account of the major advancements in sugarcane research. The book is compilation of recent achievements in sugarcane development and cultivation. It covers a number of improvements made in cane and sugar yield using both conventional and new biotechnological approaches by agricultural scientists and researchers. The comprehensive coverage includes sustainable sugarcane cultivation, development, and management of sugarcane production, covering farming and biotechnology, entomology, pathology, breeding, physiology, biotechnology, agronomy, seed production, and more. It also presents research on modern crop production methods in a comprehensive and easily understood manner. With chapters from expert researchers from internationally renowned institutes (primarily in India), the volume presents the latest information from the literature at the international level to make it usable to many agroecological regions of the world. It will be a valuable resource for agronomists, breeders, plant physiologists, farmers, and students of agricultural sciences.

Author : Luis A. B. Cortez
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429856199
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sugarcane Bioenergy for Sustainable Development written by Luis A. B. Cortez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-25 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion of the growing of crops for use in bioenergy production rather than for food. This has been particularly the case for sugarcane in Latin America and Africa. This book examines the further potential in the context of the food versus fuel debate, and as a strategy for sustainable development. Detailed case studies of two countries, Colombia and Mozambique, are presented. These address the key issues such as the balance between food security and energy security, rural and land development policies, and feasibility and production models for expanding bioenergy. The authors then assess these issues in the context of broader sustainable development strategies, including implications for economics, employment generation, and the environment. The book will be of great interest to researchers and professionals in energy and agricultural development.

Author : Francis X. Johnson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136529551
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bioenergy for Sustainable Development and International Competitiveness written by Francis X. Johnson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-03 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing concerns about the impacts of climate change and dependence on fossil fuels have intensified interest in bioenergy from sugar cane and other crops, highlighting important links between energy, environment and development goals. Sub-Saharan Africa is characterized by severe poverty; the possibility to exploit a renewable energy resource offers valuable avenues for sustainable development and could support a more dynamic and competitive economy. This book describes how the bioenergy expansion will improve rural livelihoods, reduce costly energy imports, reduce GHG emissions, and offer new development paths. Drawing on international experience, it is shown that harnessing this potential will require significant increases in investment, technology transfer, and international cooperation. Because of its high efficiency, the authors argue that sugar cane should be viewed as a global resource for sustainable development and should command much greater focus and concerted policy action. Through an analysis of the agronomy, land suitability and industrial processing of sugar cane and its co-products, along with an assessment of the energy, economic and environmental implications, this volume demonstrates that sugar cane offers a competitive and environmentally beneficial resource for Africa's economic development and energy security. With forty-four authors representing thirty organisations in sixteen countries, the book offers a truly international and interdisciplinary perspective by combining technical and economic principles with social, political and environmental assessment and policy analysis.

Author : Fernando Santos
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128142375
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sugarcane Biorefinery, Technology and Perspectives written by Fernando Santos and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sugarcane Biorefinery, Technology and Perspectives provides the reader with a current view of the global scenario of sugarcane biorefinery, launching a new expectation on this important crop from a chemical, energy and sustainability point-of-view. The book explores the existing biorefinery platforms that can be used to convert sugarcane to new high value added products. It also addresses one of today's most controversial issues involving energy cane, in addition to the dilemma "sugar cane vs. food vs. the environment", adding even more value in a culture that is already a symbol of case study around the world. Focusing on the chemical composition of sugarcane, and the production and processes that optimize it for either agricultural or energy use, the book is designed to provide practical insights for current application and inspire the further exploration of options for balancing food and fuel demands. Presents the productive chain of sugarcane and its implications on food production and the environment Includes discussions on the evolution of the sustainable development of the sugar-energy sector Contextualizes and premises for the technological road mapping of energy-cane Provides information on new technologies in the sugar-energy sector

Author : Fernando Santos
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128025603
Total Pages : 493 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sugarcane written by Fernando Santos and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-05-16 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sugarcane: Agricultural Production, Bioenergy and Ethanol explores this vital source for "green" biofuel from the breeding and care of the plant all the way through to its effective and efficient transformation into bioenergy. The book explores sugarcane's 40 year history as a fuel for cars, along with its impressive leaps in production and productivity that have created a robust global market. In addition, new prospects for the future are discussed as promising applications in agroenergy, whether for biofuels or bioelectricity, or for bagasse pellets as an alternative to firewood for home heating purposes are explored. Experts from around the world address these topics in this timely book as global warming continues to represent a major concern for both crop and green energy production. Focuses on sugarcane production and processing for bioenergy Provides a holistic approach to sugarcane’s potential – from the successful growth and harvest of the plant to the end-use product Presents important information for "green energy" options

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9787109094505
Total Pages : 769 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Sugarcane and Sugar Production Technology written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sandeep Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811569533
Total Pages : 762 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Resources Use Efficiency in Agriculture written by Sandeep Kumar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieving zero hunger and food security is a top priority in the United Nations Development Goals (UNDGs). In an era characterized by high population growth and increasing pressure on agricultural systems, efficiency in the use of natural resources has become central to sustainable agricultural practices. Fundamentally speaking, eco-efficiency is about maximizing agricultural outputs, in terms of quantity and quality, using less land, water, nutrients, energy, labor, or capital. The concept of eco-efficiency involves both the ecological and economic aspects of sustainable agriculture. It is therefore essential to understand the interaction of ecosystem constituents within the extensive agricultural landscape, as well as farmers’ economic needs. This book examines the latest eco-efficient practices used in agro-systems. Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, it offers an up-to-date overview, together with insights into directly applicable approaches for poly-cropping systems and landscape-scale management to improve the stability of agricultural production systems, helping achieve food security. The book will be of interest to educators, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders and policymakers alike. It can also be used as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate courses on agriculture, forestry, soil science, and the environmental sciences.

Author : Sarah M. Gardner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107067626
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agricultural Resilience written by Sarah M. Gardner and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers an interdisciplinary exploration of resilience in agriculture, and implications for producers seeking to adapt to change and uncertainty.

Author : Philippe Rott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781786761453
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Sugarcane written by Philippe Rott and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Muhammad Tahir Khan
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030185974
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sugarcane Biofuels written by Muhammad Tahir Khan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-29 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sugarcane exhibits all the major characteristics of a promising bioenergy crop including high biomass yield, C4 photosynthetic system, perennial nature, and ratooning ability. Being the largest agricultural commodity of the world with respect to total production, sugarcane biomass is abundantly available. Brazil has already become a sugarcane biofuels centered economy while Thailand, Colombia, and South Africa are also significantly exploiting this energy source. Other major cane producers include India, China, Pakistan, Mexico, Australia, Indonesia, and the United States. It has been projected that sugarcane biofuels will be playing extremely important role in world’s energy matrix in recent future. This book analyzes the significance, applications, achievements, and future avenues of biofuels and bioenergy production from sugarcane, in top cane growing countries around the globe. Moreover, we also evaluate the barriers and areas of improvement for targeting efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective biofuels from sugarcane to meet the world’s energy needs and combat the climate change.