While crop management is sometimes mentioned, there is seldom any explicit comment on the risk that diseases may pose to the economic viability of biofuel crops. This review compares biofuel crop diseases and suggests adaptations to practices that may aid in reducing crop disease. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.future-science.com/doi/full/10.4155/bfs.145
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Biomass Program at EERE: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Research, information, and interactive widgets from the US DOE. Follow this link to learn more: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/about.html
Petroleum & Other Liquids
EIA breaks down how much liquid fuel has been imported by the US since 2007. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_move_impcus_a2_nus_ep00_im0_mbbl_a.htm
US Energy Information Administration: Annual Energy Review 2011
A report of historical annual energy statistics, including all forms of energy used in the US. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/totalenergy/data/annual/index.cfm
Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America
The Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America assembles statistics on four broad categories of socioeconomic factors: People, Jobs, Agriculture, and County classifications. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/atlas-of-rural-and-small-town-america.aspx
Educating and Developing Workers for the Green Economy
Opinion article on the reshaping of education programs to meet demands of the biofuel sector. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.future-science.com/doi/pdf/10.4155/bfs.12.9
Engineering a Metabolic Pathway for Isobutanol Biosynthesis in Bacillus subtilis
In this research article, an isobutanol biosynthesis pathway was designed in Bacillus subtilis, a notable solvent-tolerant host. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/b5016m1674505722/
Criteria for a Sustainable Bioenergy Infrastructure and Lifecycle
Measures and suggestions for the biofuel market on sustainability and socioeconomic acceptability. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/p3m5127534463281/
Biofuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass
Current challenges in biofuels research. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/q25u138810u51527/
Biofuels and Agriculture: A Past Perspective and Uncertain Future
A review article that explores the history of the linkages between energy and agriculture, specifically the US corn ethanol program and the cellulosic biofuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13504509.2012.691432