Biofuels in Brazil: an overview.

摘要: The demand for food, fuel, and energy resources continues to increase worldwide. Currently, there are many international efforts aimed at finding renewable, sustainable, environment friendly solutions these problems. spiraling price of petroleum the adverse effects using nonrenewable major reasons increased interest in renewable sources energy. Brazil, fifth largest most populated country world, has been developing successful initiatives more than 75 yr. production use ethanol from sugarcane (Saccharum L.) is a global model production, distribution, use; therefore, Brazilian industry attracted scientists, producers, governments both developed countries. Like ethanol, biodiesel also receiving with source material varying widely between regions. Several oleaginous species have used, others being investigated as potential production. Biodiesel was introduced much later Brazil formation Energy Matrix January 2005 mandatory least 2% (B2) by 2008 5% (B5) 2013. This paper presents view historic development programs emphasizing strategic role plant genetic pillar support future improvements through breeding.