Sustained interest in producing renewable energy from dedicated woody biomass crops,
such as shrub willow (Salix spp.), through short rotation coppice (SRC) has resulted in a …

The potential of biochar to improve numerous soil physical, chemical and biological
properties is well known. However, previous research has concentrated on old and highly …

Different species of Salicaceae are of interest for bioenergy production in Sweden. Surplus
agricultural land is available and can be used for bioenergy plantations. Documentation of …

Accurate measurement of soil organic carbon (SOC) is dependent on precise and fast
methods for the separation of organic and inorganic carbon. The widely used methods …

Yield and nutrient uptake of willow cultivars are important factors for long-term feasibility and
sustainability of willow short rotation coppice (SRC). This study investigated biomass yield of …

Weed control, which is commonly achieved by herbicides, is important in successfully
establishing short-rotation coppice (SRC) of willow. In this study, we examined agricultural …

Lignocellulosic bioenergy crops such as shrub willow (Salix spp.) are expected to have a
significant role in climate mitigation strategies. Yield is perhaps the most important trait for …

In plantations, nutrient extraction is likely to be higher with shorter rotations. This is because
thinner stems have a higher proportion of nutrient-rich bark, and sapwood contains more …

The commercial establishment of shrub willow (Salix spp.) biomass crops with three-or four-
year harvest cycles raises concerns about nutrient removal (NR). In addition, leaf-on …

Shallow groundwater consumption via phreatophytic transpiration and resulting vegetation-
linked groundwater table (GWT) fluctuation is a typical soil hydrological process in wetland …