A plant known for its role in producing tequila is now looked at as a source of bio-fuel that would not compete with food crops. Agave plants can endure extreme temperatures and droughts and have little need for irrigation. These plants are capable of producing large amounts of bio-fuel, and can be grown in roughly 20 percent of the world. This plant could help bring an energy revolution. There are over 200 species of this plant, but two varieties of it are able to produce amounts of bio-fuel that far exceed that of corn, soybeans, and wheat. Even without irrigation they are capable of producing large yields of fuel. I think that this source of bio-fuel should be put to use. It is an eco-friendly energy source, and if it can produce such large amounts of fuel, then it should be used. Hopefully this plant will be put to good use.
http://www.enn.com/agriculture/article/42436
I'm not sure if you are trying to "one-up" Mr. Andrew0411 on the blog postings, but I still find this article very appealing. We, as Americans, should invest in this because it makes a great alternative and makes a great use of resource.
ReplyDeleteAgave plants should be used more often if it is such an eco-friendly energy source, and it also doesn't compete with other food crops. Agave plants should be planted around the United States and be used for its bio-fuel.
ReplyDeleteIf these were planted around the United States, it could do a lot of good. Especially in areas like here where there's a constant drought since they can grow even in droughts.
ReplyDeleteNew alternative fuels like this would be great for the United States! We are far too dependent on other countries for our fuel and other resources. If ideas like this were put into action it could substantially help to reduce the enormous trade deficit we have.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a good bio-fuel source, but I remember reading recently that the farmers in Mexico that grow most of the world's blue agave (the kind used to make tequila) are getting rid of their crop to grow corn. They aren't just uprooting it, either, they're destroying it with fire! Also, this particular kind of agave can only be grown in a relatively small geographical area.
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