Miscanthus: European experience with a novel energy crop

Lewandowski, Iris; Clifton‐Brown, John; Scurlock, J. M. O.; Huisman, W.

doi:10.1016/s0961-9534(00)00032-5

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“…Even a relatively modest 1 t C ha −1 yr −1 [8] increase in soil C stocks can improve the GHG footprint of Miscanthus by 314 g CO 2 -eq kWh −1 , assuming electricity generation in a steam-turbine power station averaging 30 % Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s12155-016-9772-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. efficiency [9] and an average harvested yield of 10 t ha −1 yr −1 [10,11] (Eq. 3 [7]).…”

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Carbon Inputs from Miscanthus Displace Older Soil Organic Carbon Without Inducing Priming

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The carbon (C) dynamics of a bioenergy system are key to correctly defining its viability as a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuel energy sources. Recent studies have quantified the greenhouse gas mitigation potential of these bioenergy crops, often concluding that C sequestration in soils plays a primary role in offsetting emissions through energy generation. Miscanthus is a particularly promising bioenergy crop and research has shown that soil C stocks can increase by more than 2 t C ha −1 yr −1 . In this study, we use a stable isotope ( 13 C) technique to trace the inputs and outputs from soils below a commercial Miscanthus plantation in Lincolnshire, UK, over the first 7 years of growth after conversion from a conventional arable crop. Results suggest that an unchanging total topsoil (0-30 cm) C stock is caused by Miscanthus additions displacing older soil organic matter. Further, using a comparison between bare soil plots (no new Miscanthus inputs) and undisturbed Miscanthus controls, soil respiration was seen to be unaffected through priming by fresh inputs or rhizosphere. The temperature sensitivity of old soil C was also seen to be very similar with and without the presence of live root biomass. Total soil respiration from control plots was dominated by Miscanthus-derived emissions with autotrophic respiration alone accounting for ∼50 % of CO 2 . Although total soil C stocks did not change significantly over time, the Miscanthus-derived soil C accumulated at a rate of 860 kg C ha −1 yr −1 over the top 30 cm. Ultimately, the results from this study indicate that soil C stocks below Miscanthus plantations do not necessarily increase during the first 7 years.

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“…In the same way, the usual planting density of 2 plants.m -2 [13] is relatively low when compared with that of annual species, and thus it is more comparable to the density of perennial forestry species.…”

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“…In trials for new genotypes, several studies estimated variability in biomass yields of different Miscanthus species in Europe [9][10][11][12][13]. These studies found differences between genotypes in aboveground biomass yield, estimated on four to 16 plants per plot [9,11,12].…”

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An Index of Competition Reduces Statistical Variability and Improves Comparisons between Genotypes of Miscanthus

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It is important for breeders and producers to be aware of competition effects for variety trials. We aimed at developing an index of competition to reduce statistical variability in field trials and improve comparisons between genotypes of Miscanthus. Twenty-one clones belonging to four species of Miscanthus (M. x giganteus, M. floridulus, M. sinensis, and M. sacchariflorus) planted at the same density were compared at two harvest dates during the second and third crop years. Aboveground volume was shown to be a good predictor of the aboveground biomass of the clones, and was analysed for the competition effect. The best competition index was the ground area occupied by the eight neighbour plants, among the four indices defined as covariates in the statistical models. It reduced the root mean square error of the aboveground volume by as much as 17 %, explaining up to 36 % of the residual error of the model. Our results then concerned the contribution of intragenotypic competition of Miscanthus to the variability between plants of a same clone during field trials, the relationship between competition ability and plant traits, and the comparison of genotypes regarding this competition. All clones showed negative competition sensitivities depending on harvest date, crop year, and clone. The competition effects lead to reduction in mean aboveground volume by up to 17 %. Competition sensitivities were strongly correlated with aboveground development (height and yield) in both crop years, whatever the harvest dates. In Miscanthus field trials, using a competition index may help to reduce statistical variability and improve comparisons between genotypes.

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“…억새(Miscanthus)는 화본과(Poacea)에 속하는 C 4 식물로서 한국, 중국, 일본 및 동남아시아에 분포하는 대표적인 섬유 질계 바이오에너지작물 중의 하나이다 (Atkinson, 2009;Greef et al, 1997;Lewandowski et al, 2000). 억새는 영년생 식 물로서 생산에 투입되는 에너지 대비 산출되는 에너지가 많 으며 질소 이용효율이 높아 무비재배가 가능하고 저온, 건 조 등의 열악환경 및 병해충에 대한 내성이 높다는 장점을 가지고 있다고 알려져 있다 (Beale and Long, 1995).…”

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Growth of Bioenergy Crop Miscanthus sacchariflorus cv. Geodae 1 on Barren Reclaimed Land Applied with Solidified Sewage Sludge in Landfill Sites

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Miscanthus: European experience with a novel energy crop

Cited by 816 publications

References 28 publications

Carbon Inputs from Miscanthus Displace Older Soil Organic Carbon Without Inducing Priming

Carbon Inputs from Miscanthus Displace Older Soil Organic Carbon Without Inducing Priming

An Index of Competition Reduces Statistical Variability and Improves Comparisons between Genotypes of Miscanthus

Growth of Bioenergy Crop Miscanthus sacchariflorus cv. Geodae 1 on Barren Reclaimed Land Applied with Solidified Sewage Sludge in Landfill Sites

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