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In Plant Resources for Food, Fuel and Conservation, renowned plant conservationist, Robert Henry, explores the diverse uses of plants and the various challenges the future generations are likely to face in terms of food and environmental protection. Summary of the Book Plant Resources for Food, Fuel and Conservation explores the competition between the food requirements of an exponentially growing human population. It also provides an incisive look into the conservation of biodiversity by the emerging use of crops for energy production. The impact of greenhouse gas emissions on climate and rising prices oil prices has led to a major shift in energy production to agricultural crops like sugarcane. With increase in food demand due to major economic growth in developing countries the price of food will continue to increase sharply. Drawing on his expertise in plant conservation genetics, the author provides a deep insight into the potential for developing new and improved crops bio-energy production to protect the environment. About Robert Henry Robert Henry is Director of the Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics at Southern Cross University, Australia. He has authored and edited several books on plant molecular biology, genetics and evolution.