Question

State five features of plants that can be used for energy plantations.

Answer 1

The five features of plants that can be used for energy plantations are:

• The heat content of wood is similar to that of Indian coal.
• Wood is generally low in sulphur and not likely to pollute the atmosphere.
• Ash from bunt wood can be used as a valuable fertilizer.
• Minimised hazards from floods and siltation.
• Minimum loss of nitrogen and minerals from the soil.