Title:
Comparison of Chlorophyll and Polyphenols Indexes in Different Species of Elm for Use as Energy Crops
Author(s):
Amorós, M.C., Bautista, I., De Castro, E., Ruiz-Fernández, J., Mauri, P.V.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
Finding suitable agroenergetic species for each place and that these species are potential for biomass is difficult. For this reason, it is necessary to study new species. Studying these species from planting, we can get an idea of their behavior as an energy crop. Due to its characteristics, Ulmus pumila L. is a good species to use as energy crop. However, it is good to use more autochthonous species and with other characteristics, that is why we have studied five different clones of Elms. In them, we have compared the indices of chlorophyll and polyphenols, measured with the DUALEX® unit. The clones that were compared: "Olma de Ribatajada" (clone of Ulmus minor Mill.),"Olma de Pareja" (clone of Ulmus minor Mill.), a clone of Ulmus laevis Pall. moreover, two different clones of Ulmus pumila L. The chlorophyll index, flavonol index, anthocyanin index and the NBI® nitrogen status (chlorophylls/flavoles ratio), there were studied. This essay was located at the estate “El Encín” in Alcalá de Henares, belonging to IMIDRA. The cuttings of the different clones were planted and after seven months, the measurements were taken. It is necessary to continue studying the clones and other morphoagronomic characters over time in order to determine the species of elm that are more suitable for the energy crop of biomass.
Keywords:
biomass, clones, wood, elm, energetic crops
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Biomass crops and energy grasses
Event:
27th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1BV.8.11
Pages:
182 - 185
ISBN:
978-88-89407-19-6
Paper DOI:
10.5071/27thEUBCE2019-1BV.8.11
Price:
FREE
