Food Production and the Energy Crisis.

And Others; Pimentel, David

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ERIC Number: EJ088352

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1973

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Food Production and the Energy Crisis

And Others; Pimentel, David

Science, 182, 4111, 443-449, Nov 73

Analyzes the energy inputs in United States and green revolution crop production techniques, using corn as a typical crop. Examines the energy needs for a world food supply that depends on modern energy intensive agriculture, and considers alternatives in crop production technology which might reduce energy inputs in food production. (CC)

Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agriculture, Energy, Environmental Education, Field Crops, Food, Grains (Food), Research Projects, Science Education, Technology

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