To successfully develop production systems for switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.),
miscanthus (Miscanthus spp.), and giant reed (Arundo donax L.), accurate information on …

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a native, low-input North American perennial crop
primarily grown for bioenergy, livestock forage, and industrial fiber. To achieve no-input …

Climate change is exacerbating the vulnerability of temperate forests to severe disturbances,
potentially increasing tree mortality rates. Despite the significance of this issue, there has …

Perennial biomass cropping systems are generally considered to be more environmentally
friendly and sustainable compared to annual cropping systems, largely due to reduced input …

Abstract Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.(milk thistle) is plant species that has been utilized
principally for medicinal purposes for more than 2000 years. Recently it was proposed for …