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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