Why, what are you planning? :P
But seriously, ethanol is simply fermented sugar. That's why grapes turn into alcoholic wine when fermented, the sugar in the grapes turns to alcohol.
So you are probably talking about growing sugar beet, which is going to require a fair amount of land to work. You would want a few acres at least.
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The amount of land required to grow ethanol depends on factors such as the yield of the crops used to produce it and the technology used in the production process. On average, it takes about 5-10 acres of land to grow enough corn to produce 1,000 gallons of ethanol. Other feedstocks like sugarcane or switchgrass may require different amounts of land.
Yeast fermentation converts sugars into ethanol. To make yeast from ethanol, you would need to reintroduce the ethanol to a suitable yeast culture medium that contains essential nutrients for yeast growth. The yeast will consume the ethanol as a carbon source and begin to multiply, adapting to grow in the ethanol environment.
Yes, seeds do need oxygen to grow. Oxygen is required for the process of respiration, which provides energy for seed germination and growth. Without enough oxygen, the seeds may not be able to carry out essential metabolic processes and would not be able to grow properly.
Some of the issues with burning ethanol include the potential for increased emissions of certain pollutants such as acetaldehyde and formaldehyde, as well as concerns about the environmental impact of converting agricultural land to grow crops for ethanol production. Additionally, the energy balance of ethanol production may be debated, as it requires energy inputs for farming, production, and transportation.
Yeast typically grows better in a slightly acidic environment because it thrives in a pH range of 4 to 6. This is the optimal pH for yeast to metabolize sugars and produce carbon dioxide and ethanol during fermentation. In a highly acidic or alkaline environment, yeast may struggle to grow and ferment effectively.
Fungi require organic material to survive and grow, but plastics are made of synthetic, non-biodegradable materials that do not provide the necessary nutrients for fungal growth. Additionally, plastics often lack the moisture content required for fungal colonization.