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View article: Yield and Survival of Shrub Willow Clones over Two Rotations Reveal Important Patterns About Selection for an Evapotranspiration Cover on a Former Industrial Site
Yield and Survival of Shrub Willow Clones over Two Rotations Reveal Important Patterns About Selection for an Evapotranspiration Cover on a Former Industrial Site Open
Shrub willow (Salix spp.) is a promising candidate for evapotranspiration (ET) covers due to its rapid growth and high water use. This study assessed 30 willow clones over two three-year rotations on a former industrial waste site in Solva…
View article: Yield and Survival of 19 Cultivars of Willow (Salix spp.) Biomass Crops over Eight Rotations
Yield and Survival of 19 Cultivars of Willow (Salix spp.) Biomass Crops over Eight Rotations Open
This study reveals patterns of yield and survival of short-rotation coppice (SRC) willow cultivars over eight rotations (1993–2019). Cultivars fell into four broad categories: commercial, released, stable, and decline. SV1, the singular cu…
View article: Harvesting Losses for a Cut-and-Chip Harvesting System Operating in Willow Short-Rotation Coppice
Harvesting Losses for a Cut-and-Chip Harvesting System Operating in Willow Short-Rotation Coppice Open
In any short-rotation coppice (SRC) operation, a certain percentage of harvestable material is unrecovered, which contributes to harvesting system losses. This material may be in the form of merchantable and non-merchantable components. Th…
View article: Harvesting Systems for Short Rotation Coppice Crops Influence Cost, Performance, and Biomass Quality
Harvesting Systems for Short Rotation Coppice Crops Influence Cost, Performance, and Biomass Quality Open
Harvesting in short rotation coppice (SRC) systems occurs every 2–4 years with recommendations focusing on dormant season harvest. Because harvesting occurs on short rotations and five to seven times during the life of a crop it is both a …
View article: Belowground Biomass and Root:Shoot Ratios of Three Willow Cultivars at Two Sites
Belowground Biomass and Root:Shoot Ratios of Three Willow Cultivars at Two Sites Open
Belowground biomass is an important but less studied component of energy crop systems that is essential in understanding the greenhouse gas benefits of these systems. In this study, a complete above- and belowground biomass inventory (foli…
View article: Growing Season Harvests of Shrub Willow (Salix spp.) Have Higher Nutrient Removals and Lower Yields Compared to Dormant-Season Harvests
Growing Season Harvests of Shrub Willow (Salix spp.) Have Higher Nutrient Removals and Lower Yields Compared to Dormant-Season Harvests Open
The commercial establishment of shrub willow (Salix spp.) biomass crops with three- or four-year harvest cycles raises concerns about nutrient removal (NR). In addition, leaf-on harvests outside of the typical harvesting window are becomin…
View article: The Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Production in New York State from Distributed Solar Photovoltaic Systems
The Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Production in New York State from Distributed Solar Photovoltaic Systems Open
New York State’s (NYS) Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) requires that 100% of the state’s electricity supply be greenhouse gas emissions-free by 2040 and that 6000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy must be installed in …
View article: Integrated Stochastic Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis for Shrub Willow Production in the Northeastern United States
Integrated Stochastic Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis for Shrub Willow Production in the Northeastern United States Open
The refereed literature contains few studies that analyze life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) methodologies together for lignocellulosic bioenergy systems, using a stochastic modeling approach. This study seeks t…
View article: Growing Season Harvests of Shrub Willow Have Higher Nutrient Removals and Lower Yields Compared to Dormant Season Harvests
Growing Season Harvests of Shrub Willow Have Higher Nutrient Removals and Lower Yields Compared to Dormant Season Harvests Open
The commercial establishment of shrub willow biomass crops with three- or four-year harvest cycles raises concerns about nutrient removals. Furthermore, commercial harvesters in the northeast United States have begun to open the harvest se…
View article: Improved Advanced Biomass Logistics Utilizing Woody and other Feedstocks in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest (Final Report)
Improved Advanced Biomass Logistics Utilizing Woody and other Feedstocks in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest (Final Report) Open
Willow and poplar short rotation woody crops (SRWC) have shown promise with regards to environmental benefits and rural development but wide adoption lags due to underdeveloped markets and supply systems. High costs associated with harvest…
View article: Cut‐and‐chip harvester material capacity and fuel performance on commercial‐scale willow fields for varying ground and crop conditions
Cut‐and‐chip harvester material capacity and fuel performance on commercial‐scale willow fields for varying ground and crop conditions Open
Shrub willow ( Salix spp.) is capable of producing commercially attractive amounts of biomass in short rotations, but harvesting costs and logistics remain a concern. There is a particular need for information about harvesting operations o…
View article: Hot Water Extracted and Non-extracted Willow Biomass Storage Performance: Fuel Quality Changes and Dry Matter Losses
Hot Water Extracted and Non-extracted Willow Biomass Storage Performance: Fuel Quality Changes and Dry Matter Losses Open
Dry matter losses (DML) and fuel quality changes occurring in storage piles are important parameters for the management of any biomass supply system. This study evaluates the effect of a hot water extraction pretreatment, harvest season, d…
View article: Overhead Protection Increases Fuel Quality and Natural Drying of Leaf-On Woody Biomass Storage Piles
Overhead Protection Increases Fuel Quality and Natural Drying of Leaf-On Woody Biomass Storage Piles Open
Short-rotation woody crops (SRWC) have the potential to make substantial contributions to the supply of biomass feedstock for the production of biofuels and bioproducts. This study evaluated changes in the fuel quality (moisture, ash, and …
View article: Data overhead protection increases fuel quality and natural drying of leaf-on woody biomass storage piles
Data overhead protection increases fuel quality and natural drying of leaf-on woody biomass storage piles Open
Short-rotation woody crops (SRWC) have the potential to make substantial contributions to the supply of biomass feedstock for the production of biofuels and bioproducts. This study evaluated changes in the fuel quality (moisture, ash, and …
View article: Positive water linkages of producing short rotation poplars and willows for bioenergy and phytotechnologies
Positive water linkages of producing short rotation poplars and willows for bioenergy and phytotechnologies Open
The production of short rotation woody crops (SRWCs) such as poplars and willows is a promising component of global bioenergy and phytotechnology portfolios. In addition to the provision of biomass feedstocks and pollution remediation, the…
View article: Bulk Density Data of Willow Chips for Collection Vehicles Operating in a Short Rotation Willow Crop
Bulk Density Data of Willow Chips for Collection Vehicles Operating in a Short Rotation Willow Crop Open
Bulk density of willow chips collected using three methods described in accompanying paper.
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View article: Hot Water Extraction Improves the Characteristics of Willow and Sugar Maple Biomass With Different Amount of Bark
Hot Water Extraction Improves the Characteristics of Willow and Sugar Maple Biomass With Different Amount of Bark Open
Shrub willows are being developed as a short rotation woody crop (SRWC) that can grow on marginal agricultural land. Willow has a high net energy ratio (energy produced/ fossil fuel energy consumed), low greenhouse gas footprint and high c…
View article: Poplar and shrub willow energy crops in the United States: field trial results from the multiyear regional feedstock partnership and yield potential maps based on the PRISM‐ELM model
Poplar and shrub willow energy crops in the United States: field trial results from the multiyear regional feedstock partnership and yield potential maps based on the PRISM‐ELM model Open
To increase the understanding of poplar and willow perennial woody crops and facilitate their deployment for the production of biofuels, bioproducts, and bioenergy, there is a need for broadscale yield maps. For national analysis of woody …