Title:
Assessing Crop Water Use of Lignocellulosic Biomass Crops Using a Crop Model Based on Leaf Area Index
Author(s):
Corinzia, S.A., Crapio, E., Giannoccaro, S., Cafaro, V., Patanč, C., Cosentino, S.L., Testa, G.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Soil water availability is the main limiting factor for the productivity of bioenergy perennial grasses (BPGs) on Mediterranean marginal lands. A tool for maximising the efficiency of crop water input would have profound effects on the water footprint and on the energy balance of these crops. This study aims to develop a model to predict crop water use (CWU) based on leaf area expansion using data from a field data assessing the responses of three Miscanthus hybrids, two Arundo donax clones and one clone of Saccharum spontaneum spp. aegyptiacum under three levels of irrigation input.
Keywords:
miscanthus, model, water use, arundo donax
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Innovative biomass production for energy integrated into traditional agri-forestry systems
Event:
32nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1DV.4.3
Pages:
146 - 147
ISBN:
978-88-89407-24-0
Paper DOI:
10.5071/32ndEUBCE2024-1DV.4.3
Price:
FREE
