Does algae have a greater yield than other feedstocks such as corn and sugarcane?

Question

Some say that algae produces a greater yield of biofuel as compared to corn and sugarcane. But who is right?

Answer 1

yes it does

Answer 2

Algae is the most numerous plant on our planet and is the bottom of the foodchain of the ocean, which basically means it is the main source of food

Answer 3

Algae has a much lower yeild as it doesn't have enough starch in it to generate effective amounts of alcohol.