Abstract
The primary objective of any cropping system continues to be increasing the productivity and profitability of crops [...]
Highlights
The possible improvement in WUE requires first of all considering the adaptability of the crop to the environment, and the water use efficiency of the crop
The Miscanthus genotypes studied showed a good range of adaptability to semi-arid Mediterranean conditions, expressing the main physiological traits associated with C4 crops, such as high photosynthetic rates, biomass yields and water use efficiencies
The diversity found among the germplasm tested, the temporal variation in net photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, transpiration rate and instantaneous water use efficiency, demonstrated the presence of different strategies between the genotypes
Summary
This special issue focuses on the recent advancements in research involving the screening and individuation of Miscanthus genotypes that, for their response to droughts, are more resilient to climate change for the sustainable development of biomass crops. Among perennial biomass crops with C4 photosynthesis, Miscanthus combine high-yield potentials and water use efficiencies.
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