Resource potential of some species of the genus Miscanthus Anderss. under conditions of continental climate of West Siberian forest-steppe
Journal: Vavilov Journal of Genetics and Breeding
Year: 2018

In the meantime, search for environmentally friendly renewable energy sources alternative to fossil fuel has been driven by energy security challenges including limited availability of fuel and energy price fluctuations. Therefore herbal perennial grasses with their rapid growth and prominent biomass yield increasingly make it a favorite choice as a valuable agricultural crop usable for cellulosic ethanol production. As an example, the genus Miscanthus Anderss. (silvergrass) comprises ca. 14–20