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    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This book focuses on the basic science recently produced in Brazil for the improvement of sugarcane as a bioenergy crop and as a raw material for 2nd generation bioethanol production.It reports achievements that have been advancing the science of cell walls, enzymes, genetics, and sustainability related to sugarcane technologies and give continuity to the research reported in the “Routes to ... Read more

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    Natural plant fibers fibres are being increasingly used in manufacturing industrial products because of their renewable and biodegradable natures. Kenaf is an annual bast fibre crop that can provide fibres for several industrial applications (composites, insulation mats, absorbents, bedding material, etc.) as well as raw material for energy exploitation (solid biofuels). Kenaf: A Multi-Purpose ... Read more

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  • Methanol: The Basic Chemical and Energy Feedstock of the Future

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  • Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf

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    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
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  • Transplant Production in the 21st Century

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    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
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    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
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    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Human demand for energy has grown multi-folds in recent years. This is the result of rapidly increasing human population, which, in turn, has resulted in increased organic (petroleum) and inorganic pollution on the biosphere. Due to this, we are now facing a number of challenges to sustain life on earth. For example, the increased organic and inorganic pollution in our environment is leading to ... Read more

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  • Algae and Environmental Sustainability

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