New research at Iowa State University shows that using advanced planting techniques can triple the amount of biomass produced by the perennial bioenergy crop miscanthus in its establishment year. That would significantly increase the plant’s potential to store carbon and improve its economic viability for producers.
New study shows miscanthus’ greater potential for productivity, economic returns
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Agronomy Professor Andy VanLoocke stands in field of Miscanthus x gigateus at the Sustainable Advanced Bioeconomy Research Farm.Â
Tower and related equipment that help measure, track and analyze carbon fluxes and related changes in crop fields.
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