Biomass and Genotype × Environment Interactions of Populus Energy Crops in the Midwestern United States

Ronald S. Zalesny Jr.; Richard B. Hall; Jill Zalesny; Bernard G. McMahon; William E. Berguson; Glen R. Stanosz

doi:10.1007/s12155-009-9039-9

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Biomass and Genotype × Environment Interactions of Populus Energy Crops in the Midwestern United States

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Authors:

Ronald S. Zalesny Jr., Richard B. Hall, Jill Zalesny, Bernard G. McMahon, William E. Berguson, Glen R. Stanosz

Year:

2009

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-009-9039-9

Source:

BioEnergy Research

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Abstract

Using Populus feedstocks for biofuels, bioenergy, and bioproducts is becoming economically feasible as global fossil fuel prices increase. Maximizing Populus biomass production across regional landscapes largely depends on understanding genotype × environment interactions, given broad genetic variation at strategic (genomic group) and operational (clone) levels. A regional network of Populus field tests was established in the Midwest USA in 1995, 1997, and 2000 to assess relative productivity of 187 clones grown at Westport, Minnesota; Waseca, Minnesota (only 2000); Arlington, Wisconsin; and Ames, Iowa. We evaluated biomass potential throughout plantation development and identified clones with yield substantially greater than commercial controls (Eugenei, NM6).

Keywords

bioenergy, feedstock development, hybrid poplar, productivity, tree improvement

Citation

Zalesny, Ronald S.; Hall, Richard B.; Zalesny, Jill A.; McMahon, Bernard G.; Berguson, William E.; Stanosz, Glen R. 2009. Biomass and Genotype × Environment Interactions of Populus Energy Crops in the Midwestern United States. BioEnergy Research. 2(3): 106-122. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-009-9039-9.