Variety traits

Lodging of Miscanthus sinensis Andersson

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson

Lodging in Chinese silver grass is characterized by a high tendency of the stems to lean or collapse under their own weight, which significantly hinders biomass harvesting and reduces the ornamental value of the clumps.

In the reference 11 varieties crop Chinese silver grass, where this is mentioned in the description.

Miscanthus sinensis is characterized by a high degree of lodging, reaching 100% of the crop area in some years, which distinguishes it from the more resistant Miscanthus x giganteus. In ornamental gardening, this trait necessitates the use of artificial supports to maintain an upright stem position, while in energy production, lodging prevents efficient mechanized harvesting and degrades the quality of the feedstock.

The primary agrotechnical risk factor for this crop is the excessive application of nitrogen fertilizers, which causes overgrowth of the above-ground biomass. To evaluate lodging resistance, indicators of mechanical stem properties are used, including the modulus of elasticity in GPa, moment of inertia, and flexural rigidity, as well as a comparative analysis of the proportion of lodged plants relative to other genotypes.

General information about the subject — on the page Lodging.

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Varieties of Chinese silver grass mentioned in the description

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