Organic matter decomposition is a biochemical process with consequences affecting climate
change and ecosystem productivity. Once decomposition begins, C is lost as CO 2 or …

Perennial energy crops, called also second-generation energy crops, can make a significant
contribution to the renewable energy balance in Central European, land locked regions, in …

Bioenergy will be one of the most important renewable energy sources in the conversion
from fossil fuels to bio‐based products. Short rotation coppice Salix could be a key player in …

Biogas from anaerobic digestion is a versatile energy carrier that can be upgraded to
compressed biomethane gas (CBG) as a renewable and sustainable alternative to natural …

Background and aims Most studies of the relationships between the composition of soil
organic matter and plant cover have been carried out at the plant genera level. However …

Soil organic matter (SOM) is essential for nutrient cycling and soil carbon (C) accumulation,
both of which are heavily influenced by the quality and quantity of plant litter. Since SOM …

The increase in soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks has the potential to contribute to climate
mitigation strategies by reducing atmospheric CO2. Short rotation plantations (SRP) provide …

The cultivation of fast-growing tree species has noticeably increased worldwide in recent
years. Fast-growing tree species are cultivated in different land use systems. In addition to …

Biogas from anaerobic digestion is a versatile energy carrier that can be upgraded to
compressed biogas (CBG) as a renewable and sustainable alternative to natural gas …

One key strategy to combat global warming is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
by substitution of conventional fossil fuels and products with biomass based alternatives …