Title:
Biomass Yield of Siberian Elm under Different Crop Conditions on Marginal Agricultural Land
Author(s):
Sanz, M., Pérez, J., Carrasco, J.E., Ciria, P.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila L.) is an energy crop that may work as a source of lignocellulosic biomass to produce bioenergy and bioproducts in marginal agricultural land under low input systems. The aim of this work is to study the effect of varying planting density and water regime on the biomass yield of Elm grown in Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) as energy crop in cycle of four years in marginal agricultural lands in North Spain. This is analysed in order to assess the biomass potential under marginal land conditions. With regards to the planting density, there were no significant differences in the biomass yield in both plots. The average biomass yield was higher under irrigation than in rain-fed conditions. Production of energy crops in marginal land could contribute to improve soil characteristics (soil erosion, carbon, organic matter) and environment.
Keywords:
energy crops, lignocellulosic biomass, marginal land, short rotation coppice
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Biomass crops and energy grasses
Event:
28th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1DV.2.31
Pages:
238 - 241
ISBN:
978-88-89407-20-2
Paper DOI:
10.5071/28thEUBCE2020-1DV.2.31
Price:
FREE
