Over two million hectares of marginal land in the Northeast USA no longer used for
agriculture may be suitable and available for production of second-generation cellulosic …

Canada's cellulosic ethanol biorefinery concept is supported by federal and provincial
government legislative ethanol mandates as well as enabling science and innovation …

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 …

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 …

A life cycle assessment (LCA) approach was used to examine the greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and energy balance of short rotation coppice (SRC) willow for heat production …

Willow (Salix spp.) short‐rotation coppice (SRC) systems are becoming an attractive practice
because they are a sustainable system fulfilling multiple ecological objectives with …

In semi-arid regions, afforestation with fast-growing species cultured with low irrigation can
be an effective approach for environmental protection. An experiment was conducted to …

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 …

Although numerous studies have quantified different social, economic, energetic, and
environmental benefits associated with short-rotation coppice (SRC) willow plantations …

Abstract Key Message Shrub willow triploid hybrid cultivars obtained the greatest
aboveground biomass compared to diploid and tetraploid cultivars, and greater biomass …