Arid lands plants as feedstocks for fuels and chemicals

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Abstract
The possibility of using green plants as a renewable resource for chemicals and fuels has focused attention on the energy potential of arid lands vegetation. This article reviews the current knowledge of obtaining various chemicals and fuels from these plants. The key issues of soil quality, resource production, and water use are discussed within the framework of developing a long‐term renewable resource base that is energetically and economically feasible. After identifying the major barriers to be overcome, the recommended research objectives for the 1980s are discussed.