Using Plant Functional Traits to Define the Biomass Energy Potential of Invasive Alien Plant Species.

ABSTRACT: The eradication of invasive alien plant species (IAPS) is mandatory worldwide, but the resulting biomass is still considered waste. The energy use of biomasses obtained from IAPS eradication may represent ecological and economic benefits, creating synergies with restoration projects. We evaluated whether the growth forms and functional types identified using the functional space of 63 IAPS corresponded to a possible bioenergy use through multivariate analysis techniques. We extracted leaf and nutrient traits and Grime's CSR plant strategies from an existing database. We calculated the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C:N) and gross heating value (GHV) as indicators of biochemical or thermal processes, respectively. For 10 species, we measured the above-ground biomass C:N and GHV (including leaves

SUBMITTER: Ceriani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10535227 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature