Utilization of emergent aquatic plants for biomass-energy-systems development
A review was conducted of the available literature pertaining to the following aspects of emergent aquatic biomass: identification of prospective emergent plant species for management; evaluation of prospects for genetic manipulation; evaluation of biological and environmental tolerances; examination of current production technologies; determination of availability of seeds and/or other propagules, and projections for probable end-uses and products. Species identified as potential candidates for production in biomass systems include Arundo donax, Cyperus papyrus, Phragmites communis, Saccharum spontaneum, Spartina alterniflora, and Typha latifolia. If these species are to be viable candidates in biomass systems, a number of research areas must be further investigated. Points such as development of baseline yield data for managed systems, harvesting conceptualization, genetic (crop) improvement, and identification of secondary plant products require refinement. However, the potential pay-off for developing emergent aquatic systems will be significant if development is successful.
- Research Organization:
- Solar Energy Research Inst. (SERI), Golden, CO (United States); Battelle Columbus Labs., OH (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-77CH00178
- OSTI ID:
- 5250310
- Report Number(s):
- SERI/TR-98281-03; ON: DE82009174
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of document are illegible
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
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