Energy biomass from large rangeland shrubs of the intermountain United States
Journal Article
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· J. Range Manage.; (United States)
Large individual plants within a few species of rangeland shrubs were studied in several Intermountain States for their potential use in establishing biomass fuel energy plantations. Their locations were based on reports in the literature, suggestions from various range researchers, and personal knowledge. Biomass and other shrub physical characteristics plus site data were recorded for big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata), fourwing saltbush (Atriplex canescens), big saltbush (A. lentiformis), greasewood (Sarcobatus vermiculatus), rubber rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus), and spreading rabbitbrush (C. linifolius) in 34 locations. Samples of current year's growth and woody tissue were analyzed for burning qualities (heat of combustion, sulfur, moisture, and ash content). Greatest biomass per plant of the individuals sampled was found in greasewood with fourwing saltbush, rubber rabbitbrush, and sagebrush following in decreasing order. Burning qualities varied among the species analyzed. The heat of combustion of the woody material from all shrubs was approximately 4500 Kcal/kg, but current year's growth varied considerably among species. (Refs. 15).
- Research Organization:
- Range Science Dept and Inst for Land Rehabilitation, Utah State Univ, Logan UT 84322
- OSTI ID:
- 6721188
- Journal Information:
- J. Range Manage.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Range Manage.; (United States) Vol. 35:1; ISSN JRMGA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1980
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Journal Article
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Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1981
· J. Range Manage.; (United States)
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OSTI ID:6812220
Effects of endomycorrhizae on the establishment and growth of native shrubs on Paraho processed oil shale and disturbed native soil
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Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1980
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OSTI ID:5492391
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