Bioenergy from plants, particularly from perennial grasses and trees, could make a
substantial contribution to alleviation of global problems in climate change and energy …

Willows (Salix spp.) are a very diverse group of catkin‐bearing trees and shrubs that are
widely distributed across temperate regions of the globe. Some species respond well to …

Poplars and willows form an important component of forestry and agricultural systems,
providing a wide range of wood and non-wood products. This book synthesizes research on …

Planted forests of alien tree species make significant contributions to the economy and
provide multiple products and ecosystem services On the other hand, non-native trees now …

Salix L.(willows) is one of the most taxonomically complex genera of flowering plants,
including shrubs, tall trees, bushes, and prostrate plants. Despite the high species diversity …

Fast-growing woody crops are emerging as an attractive source of biomass, because they
have the capability to meet many of the agronomic, environmental, and societal parameters …

Soil and water contaminations are caused by rare earth elements (REEs) due to mining and
industrial activities, that threaten the ecosystem and human health. Therefore …

Willows (Salix spp.) grown as short rotation coppice (SRC) are viewed as a sustainable
source of biomass with a positive greenhouse gas (GHG) balance due to their potential to fix …

There is currently an increasing demand for wood as a renewable energy source.
Plantations with fast growing trees, such as poplars and willows, have been established …

Salix L. is the largest genus in the family Salicaceae (450 species). Several classifications
have been published, but taxonomic subdivision has been under continuous revision. Our …