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Mapping of Prosopis Juliflora Planting and Cultivation in Brazil: a Preliminary Study

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: "The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary investigationinto the introduction and spread of Prosopis juliflora (also known as algaroba, inportuguese) in Brazil, focusing on biomass production for energy purposes and themain producers of algaroba. The methodology involved a literature review. Thefindings revealed that algaroba has a higher yield than soybeans, and it can be grownin similar climate and soil conditions as soybeans and sugarcane, which are used asraw materials for the biofuels industry. The energy transition may not occur rapidly,and there is an opportunity to enhance the use of biofuels by exploring new biomasssources that are well-suited to the climatic conditions of the caatinga, such as algaroba."

DOI: 10.5151/siintec2024-392128

Authors: LUCIANO SERGIO HOCEVAR, Gabrielly de Moura Bezerra, Mylena Cerqueira de Assis, Val Machado, Carine Tondo Alves

Language: English

Topic: Bioenergy crop production and management

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Life on land, Climate action, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4406752950

FWCI: 4.1

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