A new carbohydrate retaining variety of Miscanthus increases biogas methane yields compared to M x giganteus and narrows the yield advantage of maize

Abstract Anaerobic digestion (AD) currently relies heavily on crop feedstocks to maintain a constant output. A major annual crop used is Zea mays (maize), but this practice presents significant concerns because high energy inputs and food‐growing land are required for cultivation. The autumn harvest...

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Main Authors: Jason Kam, David Thomas, Sandra Pierre, Chris Ashman, Jon P. McCalmont, Sarah J. Purdy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-08-01
Series:Food and Energy Security
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.224