Advances in Miscanthus × Giganteus Planting Techniques May Increase Carbon Uptake in the Establishment Year.

ABSTRACT: Agricultural lands hold significant potential for CO₂ sequestration, particularly when utilizing biomass crops and agricultural residues. Among these, Miscanthus × giganteus (mxg) stands out due to its high productivity and carbon sequestration capabilities. Recognizing the importance of such biomass crops, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has identified Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) as a crucial strategy for achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050. This study examines the carbon uptake potential of mxg during its establishment year at the Sustainable Advanced Bioeconomy Research (SABR) farm in Iowa, USA, where mxg was planted at a density exceeding previous studies. Using eddy covariance (EC) measurements,

SUBMITTER: Aslan-Sungur Rojda G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11604094 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature