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WorksheetsMiscanthus Energy Crop (Ag Sci)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
Which is not a key factor affecting the yield of miscanthus?
Sunshine
Fungicide
Water availability
Temperature
Planting density
Name two weeds associated with Miscanthus
(a)
Which of the following can effect the growth and production of Miscanthus?
The ghost moth
Flea beetle
Common rustic moth
Diamondblack moths
At what moisture content should the crop be harvested at?
40% or lower
30% or lower
50% or lower
Which of the following is Miscanthus used for?
Animal feed
Heat production
Electricity production
Human consumption
Animal bedding
