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Euphorbia tirucalli L.-comprehensive characterization of a drought tolerant plant with a potential as biofuel source.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Hastilestari Bernadetta Rina, Mudersbach Marina, Tomala Filip, Vogt Hartmut, Biskupek-Korell Bettina, Van Damme Patrick, Guretzki Sebastian, Papenbrock Jutta
Abstract excerpt
Of late, decrease in mineral oil supplies has stimulated research on use of biomass as an alternative energy source. Climate change has brought problems such as increased drought and erratic rains. This, together with a rise in land degeneration problems with concomitant loss in soil fertility has inspired the scientific world to look for alternative bio-energy species. Euphorbia tirucalli L., a tree with C3/CAM...
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