[Stoves] Fwd: {Vetiver System} Vetiver, stoves, and biochar

[Anand Karve]

Dear Crispin,

Vetiver is not a grass. It looks like grass but it belongs to a family
called Cyperaceae to which papyrus belongs. The roots of Vetiver contain a
volatile fragrant oil of great economic importance. We grow it in India for
its roots. At least in this country, Vetiver has no pests or diseases. Even
cattle does not eat it.
Yours
A.D.Karve

On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM, Crispin Pemberton-Pigott <
crispinpigott at gmail.com> wrote:

>  Dear Rick****
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> A couple of questions:****
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> What pests like to eat Vetiver grass?****
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> What is the reaction locally to TLUD stoves and TLUD stoves using grass
> pellets as fuel? ****
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> I compliment you for pushing for local pelletization. I heard only one
> rumour of a plant that was heading there but not that anything is actually
> spitting out fuel. It will be a major step forward. It is so cheap next to
> local, legal charcoal, pellets are worth importing.****
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> Regards****
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> Crispin****
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Dr. A.D. Karve
Trustee & Founder President, Appropriate Rural Technology Institute (ARTI)
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