An insight into valorization of lignocellulosic biomass by optimization with the combination of hydrothermal (HT) and biological techniques: A review

N Dutta, M Usman, G Luo, S Zhang - Sustainable Chemistry, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biomass valorization plays a significant role in the production of biofuels and various value-
added biochemicals, in addition to lowering greenhouse gas emissions. In terms of …

Climate benefits of increasing plant diversity in perennial bioenergy crops

Y Yang, EC Reilly, JM Jungers, J Chen, TM Smith - One Earth, 2019 - cell.com
Bioenergy from perennial grasses mitigates climate change via displacing fossil fuels and
storing atmospheric CO 2 belowground as soil carbon. Here, we conduct a critical review to …

Multispecies swards outperform perennial ryegrass under intensive beef grazing

S Baker, MB Lynch, F Godwin, TM Boland… - Agriculture, Ecosystems …, 2023 - Elsevier
Decreasing reliance on fertiliser Nitrogen (N) is key to enhancing the sustainability of
pasture-based agricultural systems. This study assesses the effect of sward type on annual …

Sward composition and soil moisture conditions affect nitrous oxide emissions and soil nitrogen dynamics following urea-nitrogen application

CJ Bracken, GJ Lanigan, KG Richards, C Müller… - Science of The Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
Increased emissions of N 2 O, a potent greenhouse gas (GHG), from agricultural soils is a
major concern for the sustainability of grassland agriculture. Emissions of N 2 O are closely …

Species interactions between forbs and grass-clover contribute to yield gains and weed suppression in forage grassland mixtures

WF Cong, M Suter, A Lüscher, J Eriksen - Agriculture, Ecosystems & …, 2018 - Elsevier
Grass-legume mixtures characterized by high productivity, efficient nitrogen (N) use and
strong weed suppression were proposed to increase sustainability of grassland production …

Optimizing yield and flower resources for pollinators in intensively managed multi-species grasslands

W Cong, YL Dupont, K Søegaard, J Eriksen - Agriculture, Ecosystems & …, 2020 - Elsevier
Intensively managed grasslands, typically containing a few high-yielding species, play a key
role in providing biomass feedstock for animal feed and bioenergy production. However …

The importance of multi‐species grassland leys to enhance ecosystem services in crop rotations

CS Malisch, JA Finn, J Eriksen, R Loges… - Grass and Forage …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The ongoing simplification of agricultural production systems has resulted in several
negative consequences, ranging from losses in soil organic carbon and biodiversity to a …

Nitrogen fertilizer replacement value of digestates from three green manures

C De Notaris, P Sørensen, HB Møller, R Wahid… - Nutrient cycling in …, 2018 - Springer
Green manure mixtures including legumes and forbs can help to increase N availability in
organic arable systems. Anaerobic digestion of green manures may provide ammonium rich …

Does the admixture of forage herbs affect the yield performance, yield stability and forage quality of a grass clover ley?

H Lorenz, T Reinsch, C Kluß, F Taube, R Loges - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
It is unclear whether the use of multi-species swards is a suitable measure for climate
change adaptation by achieving high and stable dry matter (DM) production and good …

Are sown legume-rich pastures effective allies for the profitability and sustainability of Mediterranean dehesas?

A Hernández-Esteban, ML López-Díaz, Y Cáceres… - Agroforestry …, 2019 - Springer
Sowing legume-rich mixtures in managed grasslands is becoming increasingly important
due to the need for improvements in forage quantity and quality and the need to strengthen …