Title:
Cultivos para la producción sostenible de biocombustibles : una alternativa para la generación de empleos e ingresos : módulo II: Higuerillo
Authors:
Ramírez, M.A.
Place:
Tegucigalpa
Publisher:
SNV
Year:
2008
PAGE:
19
Language:
spa
Subject:
Agriculture and Rural Development
Keywords:
agriculture
,
energy resources
,
sustainable development
Abstract:
A study was conducted of the characteristics of the production of biodiesel or ethanol from castor oil (Ricinus communis) 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.
Organization:
SNV - Netherlands Development Organisation
Country:
Brazil
,
Colombia
Region:
Latin America
,
South America
Category:
Practice
Right:
© 2008 SNV
Document type:
Report
File:
120292.pdf