This paper discusses the contribution of biomass in the future global energy supply. The
discussion is based on a review of 17 earlier studies on the subject. These studies have …

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)—a perennial, warm-season (C4) species—evolved
across North America into multiple, divergent populations. The resulting natural variation …

There are major expectations that bioenergy will supply large amounts of CO2 neutral
energy for the future. A large-scale expansion of energy crop production would lead to a …

Renewable bioenergy could be supplied by high yielding grass crops, such as switchgrass
(Panicum virgatum L.). Successful development of a bioenergy industry will depend on …

The energy input and output of three energy crop chains in Europe has been reviewed. The
three chains are: bio-oil production from rape, soybean, or sunflower; ethanol production …

The conversion efficiency (εc) of absorbed radiation into biomass (MJ of dry matter per MJ of
absorbed photosynthetically active radiation) is a component of yield potential that has been …

The typical features of high latitude growing seasons, particularly the short and intensive
growth period and intense solar radiation during early growth, limit crop development and …

The objective of this study was to compare the hydrological performance of an irrigated, 127
mm deep green roof, planted with vegetation native to the New York City area, to a …

Simulation models for perennial energy crops such as switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)
and Miscanthus (Miscanthus x giganteus) can be useful tools to design management …

Switchgrass is a promising energy crop has the potential to mitigate global warming and
energy security, improve local ecology and generate profit. Its quantitative traits, such as …