A new variety of Chinese silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis Anderss.): A promising source of cellulose-containing raw material

Abstract

The Far East population of Chinese silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis Anderss.) was introduced in western Siberia. A variety with an altered root system structure and long shoots with leader buds was isolated. This variety rapidly colonizes soil-forming continuous and even cover without tussocks. The yield of dry biomass, containing about 40% high quality cellulose, is 10–15 t/ha/yr under common agricultural practices.