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Giant Miscanthus—Rhizomes v. Plugs
Extension and Outreach Publications
Number
AG 203
Publication Date:
12-1-2011
Status
Current
Description
Giant Miscanthus (Miscanthus x giganteus) is one of the most promising biomass crop candidates for the Midwest, but as a sterile hybrid perennial grass, it must be vegetatively propagated. Learn about how Research at Iowa State University indicates there is no significant yield difference between rhizome and plug propagation by the second growing season.
Department
Agronomy
Disciplines:
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Citation Information
Nic Boersma and Emily A. Heaton. "Giant Miscanthus—Rhizomes v. Plugs" (2011) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/emily-heaton/30/