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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