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Genetic Improvement of Willow for Bioenergy and BiofuelsFree Access

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Karp, Angela, Hanley, Steve J., Trybush, Sviatlana O., Macalpine, William, Pei, Ming, Shield, Ian·2011·Journal of Integrative Plant Biology

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Willows (Salix spp.) are a very diverse group of catkin-bearing trees and shrubs that are widely distributed across temperate regions of the globe. Some species respond well to being grown in short rotation coppice (SRC) cycles, which are much shorter than conventional forestry. Coppicing reinvigorates growth and the biomass rapidly accumulated can be used as a source of renewable carbon for bioenergy and biofuels. As SRC willows re-distribute nutrients during the perennial cycle they require only minimal nitrogen fertilizer for growth. This results in fuel chains with potentially high greenhouse gas reductions. To exploit their potential for renewable energy, willows need to be kept free of pests and diseases and yields need to be improved without significantly increasing the requirements for fertilizers and water. The biomass composition needs to be optimized for different end-uses. Yields also need to be sustainable on land less productive for food crops to reduce conflicts over land use. Advances in understanding the physiology and growth of willow, and in the identification of genes underlying key traits, are now at the stage where they can start to be used in breeding programs to help achieve these goals.

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  1. McCracken AR, Dawson WM (1998) Interaction of willow (Salix) clones growing in mixtures. Tests Agrochem. Cultiv. 0(19), 54-55.

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Authors
Karp, A., Hanley, S. J., Trybush, S. O., Macalpine, W., Pei, M., & Shield, I.
Affiliations
Rothamsted Research (GB)
Corresponding author
Karp, Angela
Venue
Journal of Integrative Plant Biology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2011-01-25
Volume
53
Issue
2
Pages
151-165
ISSN
  • 0577-7496 (ISSN-L)
  • 1672-9072
OpenAlex
W2150993893
Cited by
196
References
105
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1.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Integrative Plant Biology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Rothamsted Repository (Rothamsted Repository) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Directorate for Biological Sciences
  • Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBS/E/C/00004956, NF0424)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Agronomy and Crop Science › Bioenergy crop production and management
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Genetics and Plant Breeding
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Agronomy and Crop Science › Agricultural Productivity and Crop Improvement
Keywords
willow, short rotation coppice, bioenergy, biofuels, genetic improvement, biomass yield, biomass composition, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, nitrogen fertilization, pest and disease resistance, land use conflicts, plant breeding
MeSH terms
Biomass, Salix, Biofuels

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