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Description of  Switchgrass: A Valuable Biomass Crop for Energy (Green Energy and Technology)

The demand for renewable energy from biomass is growing steadily as policies are enacted to encourage such development and as industry increasingly sees an opportunity to develop bio-energy enterprises. Recent policy changes in the EU, USA, and other countries are spurring interest in the cultivation of energy crops such as switchgrass. Switchgrass: A Valuable Biomass Crop for Energy provides a comprehensive guide to the biology, physiology, breeding, culture, and conversion of switchgrass as well as highlighting various environmental, economic, and social benefits. Switchgrass: A Valuable Biomass Crop for Energy brings together chapters from a range of experts in the field, including a foreword from Kenneth P. Vogel. The environmental benefits and characteristics of this a crop are presented, illustrating the potential to mitigate the risks of global warming created by fossil fuels. Including clear figures and tables to support discussions, Switchgrass: A Valuable Biomass Crop for Energy provides a solid reference for anyone with interest or investment in the development of bioenergy researchers, policy makers, and stakeholders will find this a key resource.