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The photosynthesis in sugarcane is about twice as efficient as any other plant. In addition, the sugar is easily extracted (unlike eg. maize), and a large perce
by snovv_crash 6y ago
The photosynthesis in sugarcane is about twice as efficient as any other plant. In addition, the sugar is easily extracted (unlike eg. maize), and a large percentage of the crop mass (also unlike maize).
IMO a big chunk of what killed biofuels was the wrong choice of crop.
- AtlasBarfed 6y agoIs corn syrup superior in cost for Coke/etc because of subsidies?
- tuatoru 6y agoIt's either tariffs or outright bans on importation into the US, I can't remember now.