Biofuels and agriculture: A past perspective and uncertain future

International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology

Volumn 19, Issue 5, 2012, Pages 389-394

  Tyner, Wallace E ^a  

^a PURDUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

agriculture; cellulosic biofuels; corn ethanol; government policy; industry; renewable energy

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE; BIOFUEL; CELLULOSE; ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY; ETHANOL; MARKET SYSTEM; RENEWABLE RESOURCE; UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS;

UNITED STATES;

ZEA MAYS;

EID: 84867031831     PISSN: 13504509     EISSN: 17452627     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2012.691432     Document Type: Review

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