Productivity, stand dynamics and the selection effect in a mixed willow clone short rotation coppice plantation

• Published in: Biomass & bioenergy Vol. 87; pp. 46 - 54
• Main Authors: Dillen, Mathias, Vanhellemont, Margot, Verdonckt, Pieter, Maes, Wouter H., Steppe, Kathy, Verheyen, Kris
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2016
• Subjects: Biomass distribution; Biomass production; Clonal diversity; Infrared thermography; Salix; Infrared thermography; Biomass distribution; Salix; Biomass production; Clonal diversity

Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) is a promising method of biomass production for energy purposes, but there have been concerns about the low diversity of these stands, including the risk for pest outbreaks. Mixing different clones has been advised as a way to tackle this problem and improve yields throu...