Effect of alternate wetting and drying water management on rice cultivation with low emissions and low water used during wet and dry season
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Author list: Sriphirom P., Chidthaisong A., Towprayoon S.
Publisher: EDP Sciences
Publication year: 2019
Volume number: 223
Start page: 980
End page: 988
Number of pages: 9
ISSN: 2555-0403
eISSN: 2555-0403
Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)
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Abstract
Agriculture and related industries form the backbone of many Asian economies. Not only do they provide food, but they are increasingly proving to be a reliable local source of energy and materials. Biofuels from palm oil and sugarcane are prominent examples where the palm and sugar mills serve as biorefineries-providing food, fuels as well as materials. Nevertheless, there are also associated environmental impacts which need to be considered along with economic considerations. A life cycle approach is useful for both environmental as well as economic assessment. In particular eco-efficiency, a tool combining both environmental and economic aspects is very useful to analyze biorefinery configurations and look at the trade-offs between the environmental and economic aspects. The increase of value-added products from the biorefineries may lead to increased economic benefits but also increased environmental emissions. Indicators such as eco-efficiency show the relative advantages of the enhanced biorefinery system as compared to conventional food or biofuel production systems. Thus, they provide important information to decision-makers both for industry and policy. ฉ The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2019.
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Life cycle approach
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