Effects of growth-promoters on the productivity of Arundo donax L. (NileFiber™) grown as a purpose-grown biofuel feedstock in Nova Scotia
| Autor: | Emily G. Peters, J. Kevin Vessey, Yousef A. Papadopoulos, Houman Fei |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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0106 biological sciences
Perennial plant biology 020209 energy Biomass Arundo donax Sowing 02 engineering and technology Plant Science Horticulture biology.organism_classification 01 natural sciences Crop Agronomy Productivity (ecology) Biofuel 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering Penicillium bilaiae Agronomy and Crop Science 010606 plant biology & botany |
| Zdroj: | Canadian Journal of Plant Science. |
| ISSN: | 1918-1833 0008-4220 |
| DOI: | 10.1139/cjps-2016-0413 |
| Popis: | Arundo donax L. is a perennial grass species of Mediterranean origin. Its high biomass yield potential in its native climate has contributed to A. donax being an important biofuel feedstock crop. This study investigates the potential of A. donax as a purpose-grown biomass feedstock for advanced biofuel production in Nova Scotia. The effects of nine different growth-promoters (bacterial and fungal species, a seaweed extract, and a lipo-chitooligosaccharide) and two inoculation methods on A. donax biomass productivity were investigated through three experimental trials: one greenhouse and one field trial inoculated by a post-planting application of the supplements around the plant stem (soil drenching) and one greenhouse trial with inoculation by root soaking just prior to planting (2016). The survival of A. donax over the winter was also evaluated over two winter seasons (2014–2015 and 2015–2016). Penicillium bilaiae Chalab. illustrated the most consistent positive effects on biomass productivity across ex... |
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