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[0] Miscanthus (highly productive grass in Europe) [1] 7,781-8,417 [2] 4-7 dry tons/acre/year current U.S. average 4-12 dry tons/acre/year has been observed for delayed harvest yields in Europe [3] Once established, can be harvested annually for 15-20 years before having to replant Low fertilizer requirements Drought-tolerant Very high yield potential with adequate water Long growth season in mid-U.S. Giant miscanthus is sterile, thus not invasive [5] Perennial grass Established vegetatively by planting divided rhizome pieces Higher yields are likely to occur on well-drained soils suitable for annual row crops Suitable for thermochemical conversion processes, such as combustion, if harvest is delayed until late winter [4] 
No immediate harvest; takes one to three years to be established Not a native species Testing as a bioenergy feedstock limited to the last 10 years (most research conducted in Europe) Thick-stem and moisture content of 30 to 50% in late fall requires specialized harvesting equipment Planting of rhizomes requires specialized equipment
Biomass Feedstocks for Biopower in the United States
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