Miscanthus X Giganteus Research Articles

Growing miscanthus on radioactively contaminated soils and regularities of 137 CS redistribution in the system «Soil-Plant-Lysimetric waters»

Purpose. Investigate the patterns of transition of 137 Cs radionuclide from soil to biomass and lysimetric waters depending on the elements of technology for growing giant miscanthus on solid fuel on contaminated soils.
 Methods. Lysimetric, biomorphological, radiometric, statistical, comparative and computational.
 Results. The article presents the results of research to study the accumulation of the radioactive isotope 137 Cs in the biomass of giant miscanthus and its transition into lysimetric waters. According to the research results, the level of 137 Cs radionuclide accumulation in miscanthus plants on contaminated soils depends on its concentration in the soil and elements of cultivation technology. It was found that in the variants where the bioenergy crop was grown on soils contaminated with radionuclides, the accumulation of 137 Cs in the biomass in the range of 14.7–18.6 Bq/kg and in the lysimetric waters of 4.36–4.57 Bq/l was observed, respectively. Fertilization with mineral fertilizers together with defecation and treatment with miscanthus rice before planting with the microbial preparation Polymyxobacterin in combination with BioMAG helped to increase the yield of dry biomass by 28% of control.
 Conclusions. The use of mineral fertilization in combination with liming, inoculation of miscanthus rhizomes with the microbial drug Polymyxobacterin and pre-planting treatment with organo-mineral fertilizer BioMAG significantly increases the yield of dry biomass, reduces the content of 137 Cs in biomass and lysimetric waters. The accumulation of 137 Cs in the biomass of miscanthus when grown on soils contaminated with radionuclides did not exceed the permissible level (DR), and the use of elements of technology helped to reduce the content of 137 Cs by 12–21% compared to control variants. The use of the fertilizer complex «mineral fertilizers + defect + Polymyxobacterin + BioMAG» resulted in the lowest accumulation coefficients of 137Cs, which are 0.07 in the biomass of miscanthus and 0.02 in lysimetric waters, respectively.

The influence of perennial bioenergy crops on the soil fertility restoration

It was found that long-term cultivation of perennial cereal bioenergy plants has a positive effect on the fertility of low-yielding soils. Thus, for the cultivation of switchgrass for nine years, the content of organic carbon in the soil increased from 1.87 to 2.40%, and for the cultivation of giant miscanthus for six years from 1.87 to 2.42%. Conclusions. Laying plantations of perennial cereal bioenergy plants on low-yielding and erosion-prone lands helps to restore their fertility and provides a sustainable supply of high quality feedstock for the production of biofuels.

Effect of Compaction Pressure and Moisture Content on Post-Agglomeration Elastic Springback of Pellets.

Renewable energy sources (RES) represent an increasing share of global energy production. Biomass has the highest potential of all RES. Biomass is used to produce solid biofuels, liquid biofuels, and gaseous biofuels. One of the main directions of research on solid biofuels is to optimize the agglomeration process. The main factors determining the characteristics of the final product in the production of pellets are process and material parameters. Process parameters include compaction pressure, temperature, and geometry of the matrix channel. The parameters of the material are the type of biomass, moisture content, degree of fragmentation, and method of preparation of the material (e.g., drying). The process of pressure compaction is always associated with the negative phenomenon of elastic springback. The aim of this work was to check the influence of compaction pressure and material moisture content on the springback value. The research was conducted on three materials (giant miscanthus, cup plant and Virginia mallow), using four different pressures (131, 196, 262, and 327 MPa) and three different moisture levels (8, 11, and 14%). For all material springback values, the range was 9–16%. Statistical analysis showed that for all plants tested, the effects of compaction pressure and moisture content significantly affected the elastic springback value. Areas of high value springback in the pattern of process parameters were determined.

Formation of Crop Yields of Energy Crops Depending on the Soil and Weather Conditions

Abstract The article presented discusses the need to use plant biomass made of energy crops grown in marginal soils as an alternative energy source. Variability of biometric indicators of the plant vegetative parts (productivity elements) was experimentally established: stem quantity per area unit and stem height depending on the soil and weather conditions. Based on the five-year research, there was observed a significant influence of soil and climatic growing conditions (average daily air temperature; rainfall; soil fertility) on formation of crop energy productivity. Results showed that the variability of stem density and height; dry phytomass productivity of millet switchgrass and giant miscanthus during observed years depended on the studied factors. Correlation-regression analysis proved and characterized the influence of soil and climatic conditions during the growing season of energy crops on the yield of dry phytomass of millet switchgrass and giant miscanthus in the central part of the Ukraine forest-steppe. The impact proportion share of weather conditions and plant productivity elements on the level of energy crops yields was calculated.

High Application Rates of Biochar to Mitigate N2O Emissions From a N-Fertilized Tropical Soil Under Warming Conditions

Biochar application has been suggested as a strategy to decrease nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural soils while increasing soil C stocks, especially in tropical regions. Climate change, specifically increasing temperatures, will affect soil environmental conditions and thereby directly influence soil N2O fluxes. Here, we show that Miscanthus giganteus biochar applied at high rates suppresses the typical warming-induced stimulation of N2O emissions. Specifically, in experiments with high biochar addition (25 Mg ha−1), N2O emissions under 40°C were equal to or even lower compared to those observed at 20°C. In this sense, the mitigation potential of biochar for N2O emissions might increase under the auspices of climate change.

Effect of the method for the elimination of inhibitors present in Miscanthus giganteus hydrolysates on ethanol production effectiveness

The pretreatment of lignocellulosic material performed to improve substrate’s susceptibility to enzymatic hydrolysis is usually accompanied by reactions leading to the synthesis of compounds that inhibit the metabolic activity of microorganisms. Their toxicity is the main obstacle to the successful bioconversion of lignocellulosic hydrolysates. The identification of these inhibitors and the choice of the optimal detoxication method are crucial for the improving the efficiency of fermentation processes. Material rinsing with water after processing is a common detoxication practice. However, it generates material losses, thus affecting contents of saccharides in the fermentation medium, which may in turn trigger higher costs of lignocellulose conversion to ethanol and other products with a higher added value. A study was undertaken to determine the effect of selected methods for the detoxication of an enzymatic hydrolysate from Miscanthus giganteus on the fermentation efficiency of saccharide derivatives. The experiment conducted with Mucor rouxii DSM 1191 demonstrated the usability of the detoxication method based on the activated carbon. After 96-h fermentation of Miscanthus hydrolysates, the alcohol content in the post-reaction medium was higher by 14% than in the control experiment wherein the material was rinsed with water after pretreatment. The experiment carried out with Saccharomyces cerevisiae 7, NRRL 978 showed no positive impact of the alternative detoxication methods replacing material rinsing on the efficiency of ethanol synthesis. The highest concentration of this metabolite (2.04% (v/v)) was obtained in the experimental variant in which the mentioned operation was coupled with detoxication of hydrolysates using calcium hydroxide.

Mechanisms of alachlor and pentachlorobenzene adsorption on biochar and hydrochar originating from Miscanthus giganteus and sugar beet shreds

This work investigates the adsorption mechanism of alachlor and pentachlorobenzene on chars (hydrochars and biochars) originated from Miscanthus giganteus and sugar beet shreds. Two different processes were used: hydrothermal conversion at three temperatures (180, 200, and 220 °C) and slow pyrolysis at 400 °C. Specific surface area (SSA) for all investigated chars ranged 3.87–260 m2/g, whereby biochars had a higher SSA. For hydrochars from sugar beet shreds, both the SSA (3.87–5.53 m2/g) and pore volume (0.023–0.0277 cm3/g) increased with increasing temperature, while the opposite trend was observed for hydrochars from miscanthus. The opposite trend could be a consequence of the different chemical composition of the used feedstock such as hemicelluloses and cellulose which can produce volatile organic products at higher temperatures and may cause the reduction of SSA. All adsorption isotherms were well described by the Freundlich model. The nonlinearity of the isotherms ranged from 0.450 to 0.986. Kd values for both investigated compounds followed the order: hydrochars from sugar beet shred < hydrochars from miscanthus < biochars, implying that the SSA of the chars affects the adsorption mechanism. In general, all the investigated adsorbents demonstrated higher adsorption affinity for pentachlorobenzene in comparison with alachlor, implying that hydrophobic interactions enhanced the adsorption of the more hydrophobic organic compound. In addition, for all hydrochars, adsorption affinities for the smaller pentachlorobenzene are significantly greater than for the larger alachlor, probably due to its ability to better penetrate into the pores of the adsorbents. This type of research is necessary to obtain safe adsorbents for water remediation.

Use of Machine Learning Methods for Predicting Amount of Bioethanol Obtained from Lignocellulosic Biomass with the Use of Ionic Liquids for Pretreatment

The study objective was to model and predict the bioethanol production process from lignocellulosic biomass based on an example of empirical study results. Two types of algorithms were used in machine learning: artificial neural network (ANN) and random forest algorithm (RF). Data for the model included results of studying bioethanol production with the use of ionic liquids (ILs) and different enzymatic preparations from the following biomass types: buckwheat straw and biomass from four wastelands, including a mixture of various plants: stems of giant miscanthus, common nettle, goldenrod, common broom, fireweed, and hay (a mix of grasses). The input variables consisted of different ionic liquids (imidazolium and ammonium), enzymatic preparations, enzyme doses, time and temperature of pretreatment, and type of yeast for alcoholic fermentation. The output value was the bioethanol concentration. The multilayer perceptron (MLP) was used in the artificial neural networks. Two model types were created; the training dataset comprised 120 vectors (14 elements for Model 1 and 11 elements for Model 2). Assessment of the optimum random forest was carried out using the same division of experimental points (two random datasets, containing 2/3 for training and 1/3 for testing) and the same criteria used for the artificial neural network models. Data for mugwort and hemp were used for validation. In both models, the coefficient of determination for neural networks was &lt;0.9, while for RF it oscillated around 0.95. Considering the fairly large spread of the determination coefficient, two hybrid models were generated. The use of the hybrid approach in creating models describing the present bioethanol production process resulted in an increase in the fit of the model to R2 = 0.961. The hybrid model can be used for the initial classification of plants without the necessity to perform lengthy and expensive research related to IL-based pretreatment and further hydrolysis; only their lignocellulosic composition results are needed.

A Sugarcane Aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) “Super-Clone” Remains on U.S. Sorghum and Johnsongrass and Feeds on Giant Miscanthus

Abstract Since 2013, the sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari Zehntner, has been a perennial pest to U.S. sorghum, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, production with yield declines in susceptible hybrids ranging from 50 to 100%. Previous studies have found that a single clonal genotype predominates in samples collected from sugarcane (Saccharum spp.), sorghum, and Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense [L.] Persoon), from 2013 to 2017 in the continental United States. We sought to determine if the “super-clone” persists in sugarcane aphid samples collected in 2018 from five U.S. states and one territory and to identify the multilocus lineage of samples collected in 2018–2019 from a new host, giant miscanthus, Miscanthus sinensis× Miscanthus sacchariflorus Greef &amp; Deuter ex Hodkinson &amp; Renvoize. Thirty-one samples collected from Columbus grass (Sorghum almum Parodi), Johnsongrass, sorghum, and giant miscanthus in 2018 were genotyped using 9 simple sequence repeat markers; 29 samples had identical alleles to the multilocus lineage F super-clone. All samples (n = 7) collected from giant miscanthus in 2018–2019 also had identical alleles to the predominant genotype.

Продуктивність міскантусу гігантського та стан родючості ґрунту за внесення добрив

Miscanthus giant is a tall perennial herbaceous plant with a well-developed root system, which is used for biofuel production. The aim of the study was to establish the effect of gi-ant miscanthus in the first year of growing season on the state of soil organic matter, removal and balance of nutrients and biological productivity of crops for fertilization. A four-year survey of the condition of miscanthus plantations was conducted at ‘Veselo Podilska’ research and breeding station during 2016‒2019 in the forest-steppe zone of Ukraine. Indicators of biomass productivity of giant miscanthus and the state of fertility of the grant for fertilizer application in the area of the left-bank of the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine for the production of solid biofuels are characterized. In the first year of the growing season, giant miscanthus produces more organic matter in the root system than in its terrestrial biomass ‒ 2.5 and 1.6 tons of dry matter/ha, respectively. It was found that foliar fertilization with microfertilizers significantly increased the yield of terrestrial biomass of giant miscanthus in the background of mineral fertilizers. The highest biological yield of ground mass of giant miscanthus was achieved with the introduction of N60P60K60 and two foliar fertilization with microfertilizer Vympel-K, 0.5 l/ha: yield of terrestrial biomass ‒ 3.1 tons of dry matter/ha with the advantage of control without fertilizers ‒ 1.5 tons/ha. In the first year of cultivation miscanthus giant uses a small amount of nutrients from the soil: nitrogen ‒ 20.4‒33.8 kg/ha, phosphorus ‒ 3‒5.3 kg/ha, potassium ‒ 6.1‒12.4 kg/ha . The application of N30P30K30 ferti-lizers was sufficient to form a balanced and expanded balance of nutrients in the soil. The appli-cation of mineral fertilizers did not affect the dynamics of organic matter in typical chernozem. Growing giant miscanthus in the first year of the growing season ensured the stability of the or-ganic matter content in the soil at the level of 4.04‒4.11%. At the same time, the content of mobile phosphorus at the end of the growing season decreased by 17‒18 mg/kg, potassium ‒ by 13‒43 mg/kg of soil. Reducing the content of mobile forms of phosphorus and potassium in the soil at the end of the growing season leads to efficient use of plant nutrients, chemical transformation of phosphorus into insoluble compounds and non-exchange adsorption of potassium ions by the soil complex in the biocenosis of miscanthus.

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Miscanthus × giganteus Greef et Deu. is a perennial herbaceous introduced energy hybrid plant whose biomass is used after processing to a solid or liquid biofuel. The plant is characterized by a relatively low level of absorption of pollutants from the soil by vegetative organs, as its well-developed root system acts as a buffer, helps to stabilize pollutants in the soil and prevents their further spread. Sustainable Miscanthus × giganteus Greef et Deu.(M. × giganteus) growth on contaminated with heavy metals and other хenobiotiсs soil depends on its adaptive performance, including establishment rate, resistance to stressors. The one way to address this issue is the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs), namely Stimpo and Regoplant with micromycete Cylindrocarpon obtusiusculum (Sacc.) U. Braun, whose metabolites are the active substance. The objective of this laboratory study was to evaluate possibility to cultivate Cylindrocarpon obtusiusculum on Chapek’s medium with replacing of hydrocarbon component glucose to chipper one – lactose or starch for further production of Stimpo and Regoplant and testing its growth stimulating activity on M. giganteus. The results showed that the most suitable for the growth and accumulation of biomass of C. obtusiusculum was the Chapek media, which includes starch. The mean growth rate of C. obtusiusculum was in 2.3-fold higher on 8th day of cultivation compared to growth on glucose medium and in 3.3-fold higher than growth on lactose medium. It was found that on the 6th day of growth the concentration of biomass accumulaed by the strain was higher on the medium with a single carbon source – starch with value of2.47 g/l, respectively. On the Chapek medium with glucose and lactose, the biomass concentration was twice as low. Obtained results indicated the possibility of replacing glucose – a valuable carbon sources of Chapek’s medium with starch as a cheaper ingredient for PGRs production. Cultivation of C. obtusiusculum with a change in carbohydrate source did not affect the morphological characteristics and development of spore-bearing cultures. On the medium with starch the growth acceleration and formation of mycelial fungal metabolites was observed, which were used further to obtain of the culture fluid and PGRs Stimpo and Regoplant. Their growth – sti- mulating activity against giant miscanthus was revealed, namely the positive influence on the indicators of Miscanthus establishment and growth rate. The statistical analysis conformed that source of сarbon and type of PGRs effect the length of roots and aerial part of Miscanthus sprouts(Radj2 = 0.91 and Radj2 = 0.87 respectively).

The formation of the leaf surface area and biomass of the miscanthus giganteus plants depending on the sewage sludge rate

The case study to determine the peculiarities of Miscanthus giganteus aboveground biomass formation depending on sewage sludge and composts rate carried out in the Precarpathian region of Ivano- Frankivsk province on sod-podzolic soils. The largest area of the leaf surface of miscanthus is formed in the trials where fresh sewage sludge was applied in the rate of 20 - 40 t/ha. The leaf surface area increases from 19 up to 24.0 cm2/plant, and the yield of raw mass of plants at the level of 23.5 - 25.1 t/ha due to increasing rates of sewage sludge application. The highest indicators of net photosynthesis productivity were found in the period of intensive growth, which amounted to 7.78 g/m²/day and in the maturation period of 7.56 g/m²/day in the trial SS - 40 t/ha + N10P14K58. The amount of dry mass of miscanthus plants significantly depends on the height of the shoot and the leaf surface area of the plants. The use of compost based on sewage sludge and straw in a ratio of 3: 1 at a rate of 30 t/ha contributes to the dry weight of miscanthus plants at the level of 15 t/ha.

Feasibility Study of Biogas Production from Miscanthus Biomass in the Tavoush Region

This study aims to assess the economic feasibility of biogas production from the biomass of Miscanthus Giganteus. Three scenarios have been applied based on its productivity and stand’s life. The breakeven prices per tonne for each scenario were calculated and sensitivity analysis was conducted with respect to various factors. Afterward, the cost per gigajoule was calculated and compared to Natural Gas. The cost per gigajoule of Miscanthus ranges from 920-3033 AMD based on the sensitivity results, hence it can be quite cheap alternative depending on the yield, discount rates and rhizome costs.

Growing giant miscanthus in Polissia on radioactively contaminated soils

Purpose. Investigate the accumulation of 137Cs and 90Sr radionuclides in the biomass of giant miscanthus depending on the agronomic methods of growing on radioactively contaminated soils in Polissia.&#x0D; Method. Biomorphological, radiometric, lysometric, statistical, comparative and computational.&#x0D; Results. The article presents the results of research to study the accumulation of radionuclides 137Cs and 90Sr in the biomass of giant miscanthus. It was found that in the variants where the bioenergy crop was grown on soils contaminated with radionuclides, the accumulation of 137Cs in the biomass in the range of 14.7–18.6 Bq/kg and 90Sr 0.46–0.54 Bq/kg was observed. The use of mineral fertilizers together with liming and inoculation of giant miscanthus with the microbial preparation Polymyxobacterin and treatment with organo-mineral fertilizer BioMAG helped to reduce the accumulation of radionuclides in the biomass of giant miscanthus, specifically 90Sr by 15% and 137Cs by 21%. It was investigated that the use of these agronomic techniques contributed to the formation of dry biomass yield at the level of 9.96 t/ha on average over three years of cultivation, which is 28% higher than the control.&#x0D; Conclusion. It was found that the use of mineral fertilization in combination with liming, inoculation of rhizomes of giant miscanthus with the microbial drug Polymyxobacterin and pre-planting treatment with organo-mineral fertilizer BioMAG contributes to a significant increase in dry biomass yield, reducing 90Sr and 137Cs. The accumulation of these radioactive isotopes in the biomass of giant miscanthus when grown on radionuclide-contaminated soils did not exceed the permissible level for cereal grains, and the use of agronomic techniques helped to reduce the content of 90Sr by 9–15% and 137Cs by 12–21% compared to controls. The lowest coefficients of radionuclide conversion into biomass of giant miscanthus were obtained for both 90Sr (0.15) and 137Cs (0.24) for the use of mineral fertilizers together with liming and inoculation of giant miscanthus rizomes with Polymyxobacterin and treatment with BioMAG organo-mineral fertilizer.

Hydrothermal Co-Liquefaction of Synthetic Polymers and Miscanthus giganteus: Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects

Synthetic polymers constitute one of the main carbon-containing wastes generated nowadays. In this study, combined hydrothermal liquefaction (co-HTL) is evaluated for 1:1 mixtures of Miscanthus Giganteus and different synthetic polymers including poly-acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), Bisphenol-A based Epoxy resin, high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polyamide 6 (PA6), polyamide 6/6 (PA66), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS) and polyurethane foam (PUR), using batch HTL reactors at 350 {\deg}C. Based on mass balances and oil composition, a comprehensive discussion of observed interactions is presented. The results show that even though polyolefins do not depolymerize under these conditions, the oil products depicts that these materials interact with miscanthus oil changing its composition. Bisphenol-A based polymers as PC and epoxy resins both contribute for the formation of monomer-like structures in the oil. PET increases the presence of carboxyl groups, while polyamides and PUR increase significantly the oil yield, modifying oil composition towards nitrogen-containing molecules. PUR co-HTL was found to increase both oil carbon and energy yields, leading to process improvement when compared to pure miscanthus processing.

Lignin Degradation and Its Use in Signaling Development by the Coprophilous Ascomycete Podospora anserina.

The filamentous fungus Podospora anserina is a good model to study the breakdown of lignocellulose, owing to its ease of culture and genetical analysis. Here, we show that the fungus is able to use a wide range of lignocellulosic materials as food sources. Using color assays, spectroscopy and pyrolysis–gas chromatography mass spectrometry, we confirm that this ascomycete is able to degrade lignin, primarily by hydrolyzing β–O-4 linkages, which facilitates its nutrient uptake. We show that the limited weight loss that is promoted when attacking Miscanthus giganteus is due to a developmental blockage rather than an inefficiency of its enzymes. Finally, we show that lignin, and, more generally, phenolics, including degradation products of lignin, greatly stimulate the growth and fertility of the fungus in liquid cultures. Analyses of the CATΔΔΔΔΔ mutant lacking all its catalases, pro-oxidants and antioxidants indicate that improved growth and fertility of the fungus is likely caused by augmented reactive oxygen species levels triggered by the presence of phenolics.

Influence of lignin distribution, physicochemical characteristics and microstructure on the quality of biofuel pellets made from four different types of biomass

The worldwide increase in the demand for wood pellets has led to increased interest in the use of biomass feedstock. However, the quality of pellets depends directly on the biomass feedstocks. This paper brings new insights about the influence of lignin distribution, physicochemical characteristics, and microstructure on the quality of pellets. The aim of the study was to characterize the physical, chemical, mechanical and energy properties of pellets produced from Pinus radiata (PR), Eucalyptus nitens (EN), Paulownia elongata × fortune (P), and Miscanthus × giganteus (MG), as well as to use microscopic techniques to examine how lignin distribution influences the mechanical properties. The findings show that the pellets made from PR were more suitable for bioenergy production compared to those produced with EN, P, and MG. Anatomical structure proved to be important in relation to pellet quality. The clear areas on the surface of the pellets presented relationship with the percentage of biomass lignin (which ranged from 26.4 to 34.2%). The P and PR pellets were more durable and had fewer empty spaces between particles. The pellets made from EN, which was the material most difficult to compact, had abundant cracks.

Improved catalytic depolymerization of lignin waste using carbohydrate derivatives.

CARBOHYDRATE-: or sugar-derived compounds were used as environmentally friendly additives for the depolymerization of Kraft lignin waste and organosolv lignin prepared from Miscanthus giganteus. The yields of the aromatic monomers obtained from Kraft lignin increased from 5.1 to 49.2% with the addition of mannitol, while those obtained from organosolv lignin increased from 44.4 to 83.0% with the addition of sucrose. This improved lignin depolymerization was also confirmed by gel permeation chromatography and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The above results clearly indicate the beneficial effects of carbohydrate derivatives on the lignin depolymersization process, more specifically, suggesting that the presence of carbohydrates improve the lignin depolymerization of lignocellulose, as observed for the raw lignocellulose feed.

Development of an Integrated Preprocessing System for Korean &lt;i&gt;Giant miscanthus&lt;/i&gt; in Field

Development of an Integrated Preprocessing System for Korean &lt;i&gt;Giant miscanthus&lt;/i&gt; in Field

Efficiency of Using Biomass from Energy Crops for Sustainable Bioenergy Development

The need to study energy crops as an alternative source of energy for providing the population and rural development is justified in the article. In the course of the study, the following methods were used: laboratory – to determine the moisture content in the phytomass, field – to determine the quantitative indicators of plants and biomass productivity, special – to determine the energy and economic efficiency of biomass production. Features of yield formation and yield of dry biomass of energy crops by quantitative indices of plants were determined. The economic and energy efficiency of biomass production, as well as the output of solid biofuel, its energy intensity and energy output have been calculated. A logistic scheme for biomass cultivation including the use and supply of biomass from biomass energy crops (from producer to consumer) has been developed. It has been found that switchgrass and giant miscanthus of the third to fifth year of vegetation form a high yield of dry biomass (up to 15.2 and 18.8 t / ha, respectively) with a maximum level of production profitability - up to 108.6% and 128.1%, provide high indicators of biofuel output (up to 18.2 and 24.0 t / ha) and energy (up to 313.0 and 396.0 GJ / ha) with an average level of energy efficiency coefficient (Kee&gt; 4.5).