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ActiveMiscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass
Smith Michael Vern|Scappoose, OR 97056 / Horn Maurice|Portland, OR 97215 / Christy Scott|Scappoose, OR 97056
Cultivation
Irrigation — Miscanthus sinensis Andersson
Miscanthus sinensis Andersson
Miscanthus sinensis possesses high water-use efficiency due to C4 photosynthesis but requires significant moisture volumes for maximum biomass productivity.
In the reference 3 varieties crop Chinese silver grass, where this is mentioned in the description.
Miscanthus sinensis is capable of extracting moisture from soil at depths of up to 2 meters, which provides a certain level of resistance to water deficit. However, prolonged water stress significantly slows down the plant's growth processes. In cases of phosphorus deficiency, the water-use efficiency of this crop decreases.
An important agrotechnical feature is the plant's dense canopy, which intercepts up to 50% of atmospheric precipitation, preventing it from reaching the soil. This must be taken into account when calculating the water balance of a plantation. When grown in container culture, the plant demonstrates a higher demand for irrigation than in open field conditions.
General information about the subject — on the page Irrigation.
Varieties of Chinese silver grass mentioned in the description
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Brazil
ActiveMiscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass
Johannes Nicolaas Mesker
Aperitif
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Reinhard Meier-Zillmer
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