Article
Long-Term Assessment of Miscanthus
Productivity and Sustainability
Farm Progress Reports
Number
RFR-A16102
Publication Year
2017
Farm
Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm
Department
Agronomy
Disciplines
Abstract
Research has consistently shown Miscanthus × giganteus is among the most productive biomass crop options for the Midwestern U.S. However, because this perennial grass is a sterile hybrid, clonal propagation is required to establish new fields, which is achieved by digging and replanting rhizomes. Despite this challenge, and because of recent advances in planting technology, M. × giganteus production is economically competitive as a renewable solid fuel.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/farmprogressreports-180814-1709
Citation Information
Nicholas Boersma, Mauricio Tejera and Emily Heaton. "Long-Term Assessment of Miscanthus
Productivity and Sustainability" (2017) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/emily-heaton/7/