Giant reed (Arundo donax L.) is a C 3 perennial rhizomatous grass belonging to the
Gramineae family, originating in Asia and later spreading to different subtropical wetlands
and warm-temperature regions of Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania. A wide range
of yields is reported in the literature depending on the site, climate, soil type and fertility,
inputs, cultivation and harvest practices, and age of plantation. Although it produces flowers,
seeds are not fertile. Consequently, its propagation is carried out mainly by rhizomes or stem …