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Cultivos para la producción sostenible de biocombustibles : una alternativa para la generación de empleos e ingresos : módulo III: Jícaro


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Abstract: A study was conducted of the characteristics of the production of biodiesel or ethanol from jícaro (Crescentia alata) in Latin America. Topics include: (1) agronomy; (2) experiences thus far; (3) yields and biofuel productivity; (4) by-products; (5) the energy value of the crop per ha; (6) the potential contribution towards reducing the emission of greenhouse gases; (7) labour requirements; (8) crop profitability; and (9) the production cost of the biodiesel or ethanol.
Authors: Ramírez, M.A.
Country: Nicaragua
Category: Practice
Keywords: agriculture , energy resources , sustainable development
Language: spa
Organization: SNV - Netherlands Development Organisation
PAGE: 20
Place: Tegucigalpa
Publisher: SNV
Year: 2008
Region: Latin America , Central America
Right: © 2008 SNV
Subject: Agriculture and Rural Development
Title: Cultivos para la producción sostenible de biocombustibles : una alternativa para la generación de empleos e ingresos : módulo III: Jícaro

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