Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

Miscanthus Establishment and Survival

Authors: Nicholas N. Boersma (Iowa State University) , Emily A. Heaton (Iowa State University)

  • Miscanthus Establishment and Survival

    Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

    Miscanthus Establishment and Survival

    Authors: ,

Abstract

Rising costs of petroleum fuels and increased awareness of the adverse effects of greenhouse gases have spurred interest in renewable fuels and other ‘green’ products. Recent legislation has set goals of approximately 20 billion gallons of renewable fuel produced from non-corn starch sources by the year 2022. These driving forces have increased interest in dedicated bioenergy crops. Among perennial grasses, which have received an exceptional amount of attention as dedicated energy crops, one stands out: Miscanthus (Miscanthus × giganteus).

Keywords: RFR A1083, Agronomy

How to Cite:

Boersma, N. N. & Heaton, E. A., (2011) “Miscanthus Establishment and Survival”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2010(1).

Downloads:
Download pdf
View PDF

167 Views

68 Downloads

Published on
01 Jan 2011
Peer Reviewed