Comparison of the Effect of Perennial Energy Crops and Agricultural Crops on Weed Flora Diversity

Feledyn-Szewczyk, Beata; Matyka, Mariusz; Staniak, M.

doi:10.3390/agronomy9110695

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“…Although combine/forage harvesters are the most common harvesting equipment, alternatives are often used. Examples of machinery used to harvest S. hermaphrodita are: forage harvesters in combination with drum choppers or balers [19,66], self-propelled harvesters [67], mowers [22,30], or cutters [33].…”

Section: Harvesting Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Stolarski et al [29] compared sowing 1.5 and 4.5 kg ha −1 , obtaining higher yields with the higher sowing density. Feledyn-Szewczyk et al [30] used a seed rate of 1.5 kg ha −1 .…”

Section: Establishment By Sowingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Austria, in a comparison of 13,300, 17,700, and 26,600 seedlings ha −1 , von Gehren et al [32] recommended applying the middle density due to similar yields and reduced costs. Šiaudinis et al [22,33], Stolarski et al [34] and Feledyn-Szewczyk et al [30] used a seedling density of 20,000 seedlings ha −1 , equivalent to a spacing of 1.0 m × 0.5 m, and Jablonowski et al [17] used a spacing of 0.75 m × 0.5 m (27,000 seedlings ha −1 ). Borkowska and Molas [7] and Franzaring et al [28] planted seedlings at a density of 40,000-40,800 seedlings ha −1 , and a density of 44,000 seedlings ha −1 was used in the five field trials across Europe as part of the SidaTim project [35,36].…”

Section: Establishment By Transplanting Seedlings or Rhizomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Tilvikiene et al [50] reported an average of 12 t DM ha −1 . Feledyn-Szewczyk et al [30] harvested 17.7 t DM ha −1 y −1 as opposed to 14.5 t DM ha −1 y −1 from two plantations established by seedlings and seeds respectively.…”

Section: Sida Hermaphrodita Yieldmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Two Novel Energy Crops: Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby and Silphium perfoliatum L.—State of Knowledge

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Current global temperature increases resulting from human activity threaten many ecosystems and societies, and have led to international and national policy commitments that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Bioenergy crops provide one means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and two novel crops that could be used for this purpose are Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby and Silphium perfoliatum L. This research examined the existing scientific literature available on both crops through a systematic review. The data were collated according to the agronomy, uses, and environmental benefits of each crop. Possible challenges were associated with high initial planting costs, low yields in low rainfall areas, and for Sida hermaphrodita, vulnerability to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. However, under appropriate environmental conditions, both crops were found to provide large yields over sustained periods of time with relatively low levels of management and could be used to produce large energy surpluses, either through direct combustion or biogas production. Other potential uses included fodder, fibre, and pharmaceutical uses. Environmental benefits included the potential for phytoremediation, and improvements to soil health, biodiversity, and pollination. The review also demonstrated that environmental benefits, such as pollination, soil health, and water quality benefits could be obtained from the use of Sida hermaphrodita and Silphium perfoliatum relative to existing bioenergy crops such as maize, whilst at the same time reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production. Future research should examine the long-term implications of using Sida hermaphrodita and Silphium perfoliatum as well as improve knowledge on how to integrate them successfully within existing farming systems and supply chains.

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Section: Harvesting Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Stolarski et al [29] compared sowing 1.5 and 4.5 kg ha −1 , obtaining higher yields with the higher sowing density. Feledyn-Szewczyk et al [30] used a seed rate of 1.5 kg ha −1 .…”

Section: Establishment By Sowingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Establishment By Transplanting Seedlings or Rhizomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sida Hermaphrodita Yieldmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Two Novel Energy Crops: Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby and Silphium perfoliatum L.—State of Knowledge

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“…Therefore, willow biomass production in short harvest rotations has been researched in many countries, including Europe [17][18][19], Canada and the USA [20][21][22][23]. Production of willow as an SRWC can be profitable [24,25], its energy balance is positive [26,27] and it brings measurable environmental benefits [15,[28][29][30].…”

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confidence: 99%

Effects of Site, Genotype and Subsequent Harvest Rotation on Willow Productivity

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Perennial crops harvested in short rotations provide substantial amounts of biomass. This study determined the survival rate, biometric features and yield of fresh and dry biomass of 15 willow genotypes (including seven varieties and eight clones), cultivated at two different sites in two consecutive three-year harvest rotations. The study revealed the very high impact of the genotype (81% of the total variance) on the willow yield. The harvest rotation, along with the genotype, had a significant impact on the plant survival rate and the number of shoots per stool. Willow biomass was mainly affected by the plant height, its survival rate and shoot diameter. The significantly highest fresh (106 Mg ha−1) and dry biomass yield (54.0 Mg ha−1) was obtained from the Żubr variety of S. viminalis, which distinguished this variety from the other genotypes. The mean yield for the best three and five genotypes was 13% and 17% lower, respectively, and the mean yield for the whole experiment was 37% lower compared to the mean yield of the best variety (Żubr). Therefore, the choice of a willow genotype is of key importance for successful willow production.

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Renewable Energy from Wildflowers—Perennial Wild Plant Mixtures as a Social‐Ecologically Sustainable Biomass Supply System

Cossel

2020

Advanced Sustainable Systems

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A growing bioeconomy requires increasing amounts of biomass from residues, wastes, and industrial crops for bio‐based products and bioenergy. There is much discussion about how industrial crop cultivation could promote social–ecological outcomes such as environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, food security, greenhouse gas mitigation, and landscape appearance. In Germany, maize (Zea mays L.) is the main biogas substrate source, despite being associated with problems such as erosion, biodiversity losses, an increase in wild boar populations and lowered landscape diversity. The cultivation of perennial wild plant mixtures (WPM) addresses many of these problems. Despite being less developed than maize, WPM cultivation has received notable attention among scientists in Germany over the past decade. This is mainly because WPMs clearly outperform maize in social–ecological measures, despite their methane yield performance. This review summarizes and discusses the results of 12 years of research and practice with WPMs as a social‐ecologically more benign bioenergy cropping system.

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Comparison of the Effect of Perennial Energy Crops and Agricultural Crops on Weed Flora Diversity

Cited by 25 publications

References 32 publications

Two Novel Energy Crops: Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby and Silphium perfoliatum L.—State of Knowledge

Two Novel Energy Crops: Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby and Silphium perfoliatum L.—State of Knowledge

Effects of Site, Genotype and Subsequent Harvest Rotation on Willow Productivity

Renewable Energy from Wildflowers—Perennial Wild Plant Mixtures as a Social‐Ecologically Sustainable Biomass Supply System

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