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The Agronomy And Economics of Arundo Donax: the Importance of Energy Crops – PART 2
Arundo donax (or giant reed) is a perennial energy crop with such outstanding qualities which are gaining increasing importance nowadays: low cost production, low input, high yields and fast growth rate, just to mention a few. As global warming brings along...
The cultivation and utilization of Giant Reed (Arundo donax L.)
An introduction to the best practices of Arundo donax cultivation by Prof. Laszlo Simon, External Research Leader. Along with the appropriate methods of the energy plantation establishment, the various uses of Arundo is also revealed. Cultivation of Arundo donax in...
Arundo profitability: What is the most profitable application of Arundo donax?
As there is a growing and urgent need for replacing fossil fuels, it is vital to know which alternative is worth investing into. As there are several options on how to utilise renewable sources, like energy crops, the questions arises: what is the most profitable way...
5 Tips for Arundo Donax Removal: How to Get Rid of Giant Reed
Being aware of Arundo Donax removal techniques is just as important as knowing how to successfully plant, cultivate and utilise. The plant can be used for supplying biogas plants, bioethanol plants, pellet and briquette producers, furniture producers and even for...
Arundo Donax Uses: 8 Ways to Utilise Giant Reed
Arundo Donax (also known as giant reed or giant cane) has a wide range of applications and innumerable advantages compared to other energy crops. This perennial plant grows in different kinds of environments and adapts well to a variety of soils and growing...
Non-Wood Paper Alternative: Arundo donax
Despite the high competition within the paper production industry, fibre crops are developing an increasing presence, and Arundo donax (the giant reed) is a good source of fibrous raw material for making quality paper and also appears to be suitable for generic grades...
Cellulose-based BIOETHANOL: Using Arundo donax
In the quest for finding the appropriate biofuel for the future – which is both sustainable and cheap – it appears that researchers have found a new technology to turn cellulose into bioethanol. The resource for cellulose also raises questions, however, Arundo with...
TOP 10 Giant Reed FACTS
From its names to its appearance, here are all the noteworthy giant reed facts you need to know. Â Giant reed facts 1: Name Its most common names are bamboo reed, giant cane, Spanish reed, carrizo, Colorado river reed, giant reed, giant reed grass and wild cane. Its...
Saline tolerance test: Arundo vs Miscanthus
It has been argued that Arundo is more resistant to saline conditions than its competitor Miscanthus. Whilst both energy crops have similar traits and appearances, Arundo has shown higher yields and better survival abilities on multiple occasions. The two plants have...