Title Feasibility of agave as a feedstock for biofuel production in Australia / by Don Chambers and Joseph A.M. Holtum

Published Barton, A.C.T. : RIRDC, 2010

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Description x, 74 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm Series RIRDC publication, 1440-6845 ; no. 10/104 RIRDC publication ; no. 10/104 Summary "The ultimate objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of growing Agave tequilana Weber in Australia as a feedstock for the sustainable production of ethanol. The report introduces A. tequilana, detailing why the crop may be of interest in Australia. Information on the biological and agronomic attributes of the crop is collated and potential sites of cultivation identified. An agronomic system is then proposed and costed.." -- Executive summary Notes "November 2010" "RIRDC Project No. PRJ-003411" Bibliography Bibliographical references pages 66-74 Subject Agaves -- Economic aspects -- Australia. Energy crops. Energy crops -- Economic aspects. Renewable energy sources. Author Holtum, Joseph A. M. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. ISBN 9781742540757

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