Publication Date
1989
Location
Nice France
Description
Elephantgrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) biomass can be a source of energy for tropical regions of the world because of its high dry matter production (Mislevy et al., 1986 ; Prine et al., 1987). Research has shown the production of energy (methane) from biomass can be best understood through systems analysis methodology that integrates the availability of land, climate, production inputs, plant quality, etc. To assess available technology and identify information gaps Biomass to Methane (Biomet) models have been developed to determine the impacts of basic growth processes in response to the crops environment (Mishoe et al., 1987). Biomass growth of elephantgrass is based on a carbon balance which includes photosynthesis, respiration, partitioning and senescence. Biomass is partitioned into various plant parts : leaves, stem, roots, etc. The purpose of this study was to monitor the percentage change of green and dead leaves and the stem component at four physiological stages of growth and several fertilizer and application levels.
Citation
Mislevy, P; Martin, F G.; and Adjei, M B., "Changes in Elephantgrass Plant Components with Maturity: 1. Percentage Dry Yield" (1989). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 97.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session7/97)
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Changes in Elephantgrass Plant Components with Maturity: 1. Percentage Dry Yield
Nice France
Elephantgrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) biomass can be a source of energy for tropical regions of the world because of its high dry matter production (Mislevy et al., 1986 ; Prine et al., 1987). Research has shown the production of energy (methane) from biomass can be best understood through systems analysis methodology that integrates the availability of land, climate, production inputs, plant quality, etc. To assess available technology and identify information gaps Biomass to Methane (Biomet) models have been developed to determine the impacts of basic growth processes in response to the crops environment (Mishoe et al., 1987). Biomass growth of elephantgrass is based on a carbon balance which includes photosynthesis, respiration, partitioning and senescence. Biomass is partitioned into various plant parts : leaves, stem, roots, etc. The purpose of this study was to monitor the percentage change of green and dead leaves and the stem component at four physiological stages of growth and several fertilizer and application levels.
