Switchgrass as energy crop: adaptability in Central Greece

Abstract

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a perennial C4, photosensitive grass of temperate zones, with high adaptability to a wide range of agro-ecosystems and soil types, for forage and energy production. Switchgrass is classified into upland and lowland ecotypes associated with the latitude and its origin. In the present study it was investigated the adaptability of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L., cv Alamo) in central Greece, under low inputs. This study focuses on Thessalian land use systems, because Thessaly plain is the main center of agricultural production in Greece. More specifically, the establishment in two different sites in East (Velestino) and West (Palamas) Thessaly gives the opportunity to investigate the adaptability under different microclimatic-soil conditions.Furthermore, the effect of switchgrass in soil organic matter and organic carbon was also investigated. Finally, an economic analysis was conducted under different harvesting practices and for different scenarios, ...
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DOI
10.12681/eadd/40188
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/40188
ND
40188
Alternative title
Το Switchgrass ως ενεργειακό φυτό: προσαρμοστικότητα στην Κεντρική Ελλάδα
Author
Giannoulis, Kyriakos (Father's name: Dimitrios)
Date
2014
Degree Grantor
University of Thessaly (UTH)
Committee members
Δαναλάτος Νικόλαος
Σακελλαρίου-Μαρκαντωνάκη Μαρία
Καρυώτης Θεόδωρος
Γούσιος Δημήτριος
Κουτρούμπας Σπυρίδων
Μπιλάλης Δημήτριος
Βλόντζος Γεώργιος
Discipline
Agricultural and Veterinary SciencesAgriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Agricultural and Veterinary SciencesOther Agricultural Sciences
Keywords
Switchgrass; Adaptability; Growth analysis; N-P-K; Economics; Fuel characteristics
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Description
xxiv, 216 σ., im., tbls., ch.
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