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Breeding Switchgrass with Improved Biomass Productivity on Marginal Land for the Northeastern US

项目名称：	Breeding Switchgrass with Improved Biomass Productivity on Marginal Land for the Northeastern US
摘要：	Although perennial grasses such as switchgrasses are expected to be used as a biofuel crop on marginal land there has been little to no extensive research to evaluate their performance on marginal land. Initial studies comparing switchgrass yields on marginal land vs. prime farmland found that performance across environments was not consistent and that the top performing entry is not the same on both soil types. The objectives of this research project are to: (1) Identify optimum breeding and selection techniques to identify the best performing switchgrass plants on marginal land (with low N) in Northeastern US and identify germplasm with improved performance on marginal land to use in a breeding program. (2) Identify cultivars of switchgrass with high biomass potential on marginal land (with low N) in the Northeastern US. (3) Develop new cultivars with improved biomass production on marginal land in order to optimize land use and provide a profitable biofuel crop for the North Eastern US. (4) Disseminate information to stakeholders in the industry through various outreach methods (e.g., fact sheets, presentations, internet postings, articles in trade magazines, and a workshop).
状态：	Completed
资金：	72261.00
资助组织：	Research and Innovative Technology Administration
项目负责人：	Johnson, Shawn
执行机构：	Rutgers University, New Brunswick
开始时间：	20080901
实际结束时间：	20100831
主题领域：	Energy；Highways；Transportation (General)