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Energy Inputs in Food Crop Production in Developing and Developed Nations

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  • David Pimentel

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Detailed energy outputs and inputs were assessed for the following crops, cultured in the U.S. and developing countries: corn, wheat, rice, soy, potato, cassava, tomato, citrus and apple. In addition, the labor input for each crop was analyzed.

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  • David Pimentel, 2009. "Energy Inputs in Food Crop Production in Developing and Developed Nations," Energies, MDPI, vol. 2(1), pages 1-24, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:2:y:2009:i:1:p:1-24:d:3869
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