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Kategorie Textpublikation
Referenztyp Zeitschriften
DOI 10.1038/s41598-025-92681-7
Lizenz creative commons licence
Titel (primär) Current and future development of Acrocomia aculeata focused on biofuel potential and climate change challenges
Autor Sousa Duque, T.; Madureira Barroso, G.; Borges, C.E.; Sampaio Mendes, D.; Siqueira da Silva, R.; Barbosa Evaristo, A.; Barbosa dos Santos, J.
Quelle Scientific Reports
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
Department OESA
Band/Volume 15
Seite von art. 8120
Sprache englisch
Topic T5 Future Landscapes
Keywords Climex; Modeling; Organic biomass; Climate change; Energy sustainability
Abstract The search for sustainable alternatives to petroleum has driven research on biofuels, with a focus on those derived from organic biomass. This study centres on macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata), a promising oilseed for biodiesel production. Advances in cultivation techniques and the mapping of climatically suitable areas are essential to consolidate the use of this species in the energy sector. This work aimed to utilise predictive modelling with the CLIMEX software to assess the current and future climatic suitability of macaúba in the context of climate change. Data on the global distribution of macaúba, growth and stress parameters, as well as climatic variables, were collected. The modelling was conducted based on the A2 SRES scenario for the present, 2050, 2080, and 2100, including the generation of the Weekly Growth Index. Results indicated high suitability in tropical regions, particularly in Brazil and Indonesia. However, future projections highlight significant challenges due to rising temperatures and reduced rainfall. The study provides a critical perspective to guide sustainable policies in the energy sector, underscoring the potential of macaúba as a viable biodiesel source while warning of the challenges posed by climate change.
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Sousa Duque, T., Madureira Barroso, G., Borges, C.E., Sampaio Mendes, D., Siqueira da Silva, R., Barbosa Evaristo, A., Barbosa dos Santos, J. (2025):
Current and future development of Acrocomia aculeata focused on biofuel potential and climate change challenges
Sci. Rep. 15 , art. 8120 10.1038/s41598-025-92681-7