Biomass yield and energy balance of fodder galega in different production technologies: An 11-year field experiment in a large-area farm in Poland

Dubis, Bogdan; Jankowski, K.; Sokólski, Mateusz; Załuski, Dariusz; Bórawski, Piotr; Szempliński, W.

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2020.03.059

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“…Even in high-mountain locations on poor soil deprived of humus, this species produces energy at a level of 115-153 GJ ha −1 [21]. Dubis et al [6] also reported the high calorific value of this plant, confirming the usefulness of fodder galega in both extensive cultivation and with the use of intensification technologies. According to these authors, the gasification of green galega can produce the energy yield 3.7-fold larger than the yield obtained from maize, which partly arises from the lower cost of fertilisation and plant protection.…”

Section: Energy Usementioning

confidence: 85%

“…This name was chosen to avoid confusing it with the other species, G. officinalis, which is toxic to ruminants due to its content of several alkaloids, including vasicine and galegine [1][2][3]. Nowadays, fodder galega is classified as a member of the family Fabaceae, the subfamily Fabaoideae, and the known cultivars are Gale, Speranta and Risa [4][5][6]. As a fodder plant, it is commonly cultivated in Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Russia [7].…”

Section: Origin and Botanical Traitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Fodder galega has been recommended as a productive and sustainable energy plant by many researchers [6,24]. This species is able to produce a large amount of dry matter, which is one of the basic requirements for energy plants.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Fodder Galega—A Versatile Plant

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Fodder galega is a perennial, wintering plant, which in recent years has been gaining popularity, mainly because of its useful characteristics. Many researchers have noted its large yield potential and exceptional adaptability to various environmental conditions. The purpose of this study was to collect the most up-to-date knowledge about this valuable plant, a member of the Fabaceae family. Green fodder, especially that made from young plants, possesses very good biochemical parameters which allow it to be used in the nutrition of animals including poultry. Plantations of fodder galega can be set up on highly diverse soils, and in all systems of management. The yielding potential of this plant is appreciated on all farms: organic, extensive and conventional ones. Many scientific studies have demonstrated the usefulness of fodder galega for the protection of farmland that is periodically excluded from farming. In recent years, reports have been published suggesting the high potential of this plant for the acquisition of inexpensive energy from its biomass. Moreover, many scholars have emphasised the medicinal applications of fodder galega. The advantages of the cultivation of fodder galega are (1) its low nutritional requirements; (2) a lack of threats from the specialised pests; and (3) its positive effect on soil fertility. It is recommended that areas having undergone several years of fodder galega cultivation act as very good forecrop for plants with high nutritional requirements.

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“…Lewandowski and Schmidt [51], Bielski [81], Bielski et al [48] and Bielski et al [49] also reported a considerable decrease in the energy efficiency ratio of winter triticale production in response to a high nitrogen rate that was not compensated by a corresponding increase in the energy output in terms of grain yield. Agricultural intensification also decreased the energy efficiency ratio in the production of winter wheat and sugar beet [109], maize and sorghum [111], sweet sorghum [71], winter rapeseed [98] and fodder galega [112].…”

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Energy Optimization in Different Production Technologies of Winter Triticale Grain

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This article presents the results of a field experiment investigating the energy efficiency of grain produced by a semi-dwarf genotype of winter triticale at different levels of agricultural inputs. The energy efficiency of winter triticale grain production was evaluated in two low-input and two high-input cultivation practices that differed in the rate of nitrogen fertilizer (split application) and disease control. The energy inputs associated with the production of winter triticale grain at low levels of agricultural inputs were determined to be 14.5 to 14.7 GJ ha−1. Higher levels of agricultural inputs increased the demand for energy in grain production by 25% on average. The energy output of grain peaked (163.3 GJ ha−1) in response to a fertilizer rate of 120 kg ha−1 applied in a split ratio of 50:50 (BBCH 27/32) and two fungicide treatments (BBCH 31 and 39). The energy output of grain from the remaining cultivation regimes was 3–13% lower. The energy efficiency ratio was highest in the low-input cultivation regime with a nitrogen rate of 90 kg ha−1 split into two applications (60 and 30 kg ha−1 for BBCH 27 and 32, respectively), seed dressing with fungicide (thiram and tebuconazole) and one fungicide treatment (azoxystrobin) (BBCH 39).

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“…Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L., Asteraceae) originated in North America where it was cultivated by the native population [1,2]. The species is presently grown in Europe and Asia as a valuable source of lignocellulosic biomass for the energy sector [3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. Jerusalem artichoke is a crop species that most effectively converts solar energy to biomass in both quantitative and qualitative terms [10][11][12][13][14].…”

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Jerusalem Artichoke: Quality Response to Potassium Fertilization and Irrigation in Poland

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2020

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The aim of this study was to determine the effects of soil potassium fertilization (150, 250 and 350 kg K2O ha−1) and irrigation on the tuber quality (content of ά-tocopherol, β-carotene, essential and endogenous amino acids) of three Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) cultivars (Topstar, Violette de Rennes, Waldspindel). Jerusalem artichokes were grown during a field experiment in the Agricultural Experiment Station in Tomaszkowo (53°42′ N, 20°26′ E, north-eastern Poland). The content of ά-tocopherol and β-carotene was determined at 1.60–2.65 and 0.75–1.00 mg kg−1 DM, respectively, in all Jerusalem artichoke cultivars produced in north-eastern Poland. High rates of potassium fertilizer (250 and 350 kg K ha−1) increased the content of ά-tocopherol in tubers by 47% and 66% on average, respectively. The stimulatory effects of high potassium rates on the content of ά-tocopherol (2.5-fold increase) were observed only in response to irrigation. High rates of potassium fertilizer induced a particularly high increase (3.2-fold) in ά-tocopherol concentrations in Jerusalem artichokes cv. Waldspindel. Irrigation increased ά-tocopherol levels (by 40%) and decreased the concentrations of β-carotene (by 25%) and most essential and endogenous amino acids (isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, valine, alanine, glycine, histidine, serine, threonine). The Topstar cultivar accumulated the highest quantities of essential and endogenous amino acids. Leucine, methionine + cysteine were the limiting amino acids in Jerusalem artichoke tubers. The analyzed tubers were characterized by very high nutritional quality of dietary protein (Essential Amino-Acid Index, 66–78).

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Biomass yield and energy balance of fodder galega in different production technologies: An 11-year field experiment in a large-area farm in Poland

Cited by 27 publications

References 47 publications

Fodder Galega—A Versatile Plant

Fodder Galega—A Versatile Plant

Energy Optimization in Different Production Technologies of Winter Triticale Grain

Jerusalem Artichoke: Quality Response to Potassium Fertilization and Irrigation in Poland

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