Miscanthus Energy Crop (Ag Sci)

Miscanthus is a member of which plant family?

• Apiaceae

• Brassicaceae

• Poaceae

• Ranunculaceae

Miscanthus is best suited to soils with a pH range of?

• 5.5-8.0

• 6.5 -7.5

• 6.0-7.5

• 5.5-7.5

What takes place in the autumn when temperatures reduce?

• Senescence

• Harvesting

• Absorption

• Planting

Which of the following are advantages of Miscanthus

• High yield

• Reduces erosion

• Large market for product

• Environmentally friendly

• Not weather dependent

When should Miscanthus be harvested?

• Late Autumn to late Winter

• Late Spring to late Summer

• Late Winter to early Spring

• Late Summer to late Autumn

Which of the following is true for Miscanthus?

• It should be stored at 20% moisture.

• It produces seeds

• It can be planted using specialised planter or potatoe planter.

• Growth and production is heavily affected by pests and weeds.

From year 3 onwards a mature crop will produce a yield of:

• 9-12 tonnes/ha

• 10-13 tonnes/ha

• 10-12 tonnes/ha

• 9-13 tonnes/ha

Carbon is stored in what part of the crop?

• Roots of the crop

• Shoots of the crop

• Leaves of the crop

What is an energy crop?

When should Miscanthus rhizomes be planted?

• Early Winter

• Late Autumn

• Early Spring

• Late Winter