Springer Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Energy Production

Explore the future of renewable resources with Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Production of Energy and Co-products. This volume, part of the Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry series, provides an in-depth look at using biomass for the sustainable production of energy and chemicals. As the world seeks to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate global warming, understanding these biological processes becomes essential. This book addresses the need for energy security in an era of dwindling petroleum reserves. It examines practical ways to save energy and transition to better sources, such as utilizing manure in anaerobic digesters and repurposing waste wood from forests as fuel or feedstock for cellulosic ethanol. By focusing on these sustainable methods, the text highlights opportunities to improve balance of payment problems and spur local economic development through advanced biotechnology.