I wonder if the growth properties and long season of Miscanthus has properties that can genetically crossed with corn, soy bean and other properties to make them more productive? Why are the stalks from the corn and their husks not harvested and used for bio fuels?
I'm a writer not an expert on this, but actually, corn stalks are used for biofuels. And yes, you are right, there are characteristics of Miscanthus that scientists hope to use to improve corn and perhaps soybeans. If they can find the genes that make them cold hardy, for example, they may be able to introduce those genes into other crops and extend the growing season or the range where they can be grown.
I'm a writer, not an expert on this subject. I think, however, the direct impact on wildlife is still unknown.There are some benefits to wildlife, for example the fact that Miscanthus requires less or no nitrogen fertilizers, so there will be less or no runoff into nearby waterways. But other impacts may be detrimental....
normally, we say..they are digging for gas.. now with this, we say..they are planting grass for gas.. Sound unbelievable but possible.
happinesson 3 months ago
I wonder if the growth properties and long season of Miscanthus has properties that can genetically crossed with corn, soy bean and other properties to make them more productive? Why are the stalks from the corn and their husks not harvested and used for bio fuels?
djbynite 1 year ago
I'm a writer not an expert on this, but actually, corn stalks are used for biofuels. And yes, you are right, there are characteristics of Miscanthus that scientists hope to use to improve corn and perhaps soybeans. If they can find the genes that make them cold hardy, for example, they may be able to introduce those genes into other crops and extend the growing season or the range where they can be grown.
diya1232 1 year ago
How does the wildlife react to this grass? Will this have a negative impact on reducing the wildlife like Deer that would be eating corn or beans?
djbynite 1 year ago
I'm a writer, not an expert on this subject. I think, however, the direct impact on wildlife is still unknown.There are some benefits to wildlife, for example the fact that Miscanthus requires less or no nitrogen fertilizers, so there will be less or no runoff into nearby waterways. But other impacts may be detrimental....
diya1232 1 year ago
great research! I'd like to study this plant when I finish faculty (renewable energy sources)
gomadzevik 2 years ago
This is very exciting to me!
sandylpspecialist 3 years ago