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Energy Inputs in Food Crop Production in Developing and Developed Nations

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Detailed energy outputs and inputs were assessed for the following crops, cultured in the U.S. and developing countries: corn, wheat, rice, soy, potato, cassava, tomato, citrus and apple. In addition, the labor input for each crop was analyzed.

Source: Energies

DOI: 10.3390/en20100001

Author: David Pimentel

Institution: Cornell University

Language: English

Topic: Energy, Environment, Agriculture Analysis

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Affordable and clean energy, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137