Growing of sugar cane for energy

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Sugar J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6747314

Humbert, R P

The Brazilian alcohol program is reviewed and research into ways of increasing sugar cane yields discussed. Sugar cane varieties are being selected for their ''total sugars'' production. The effects of supplimentary applications of fertilizers and irrigations are being investigated. Time up to several months can be saved because in the growing of sugar cane for alcohol and cellulose it is not necessary to ripen the cane to convert most of the sugars to sucrose. The author feels that growing sugar cane for alcohol has a lot of potential for petroleum importing contries in the tropics. Smaller sugar mills, no longer economic for sugar production, can be economic for alcohol production as the energy requirements are far less.

• OSTI ID: 6747314
• Journal Information: Sugar J.; (United States), Journal Name: Sugar J.; (United States) Vol. 43:1; ISSN SUJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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