Lignocellulosic biomass is one of the dominant renewable energy resources suited for the
production of sustainable biofuels and other energy purposes. This study was focused on …

Direct sowing of Miscanthus seed could lower crop establishment costs, and increase the
rate of grower uptake and biomass supply for the emerging bio‐economy. A replicated field …

Perennial energy grasses have gained attention in recent years as a promising resource for
the bioeconomy because of their benign environmental profile, high stress tolerance, high …

Prioritizing management efforts and funds for invasive species relies upon knowledge of
their ecological impacts. Often, however, novel species have unknown effects and can …

Selective agrochemicals including herbicides that do not affect non-target organisms such
as natural enemies are important in the integrated pest management (IPM) programs. The …

Although miscanthus is well known for its fast growth and high biomass productivity, its plant
establishment and early growth are sensitive to weed interference. Thus, greenhouse and …

Giant miscanthus is under consideration as a biofuel crop in the United States; however,
there is little information on weed management for the establishment and survival of this …

Interest in the cultivation of bioenergy feedstocks has increased the need for information in
this rapidly developing sector of agriculture. Many fast-growing, large-statured perennial …

Miscanthus, is a promising bioenergy crop, considered superior to other bioenergy crops
because of its higher water and nutrient use efficiency, cold tolerance, and higher production …

Giant miscanthus has the potential to move beyond cultivated fields and invade noncrop
areas, but this can be overshadowed by aesthetic appeal and monetary value as a biofuel …