Energy Crops are those plants that are grown specifically for future energy production. There is a wide range of possible candidate crops from microscopic biodiesel producing algae to coppiced woodlands producing large quantities of biomass every few years. Different soils and different environmental conditions means that each ecological zone must develop of range of crops suitable its conditions and requirements. Today's main end products are Ethanol, Biodiesels and Woodfuel. Tomorrow's could see all manner of GM designed crops producing a wider range of products and at higher yields.
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Biofuels Expert Chicago, IL Posted: 5/13/2009 7:18:37 AM