Floristic diversity, yielding and calorific value of plant communities with dominant native grass species
Journal Title: Journal of Research and Applications in Agricultural Engineering (ISSN 1642-686X) - Year 2019, Vol 64, Issue 2
Abstract
Studies on floristic diversity, yielding and calorific value of biomass of communities with a dominance of 10 native grass species were conducted in the years 2013-2018 over an area of 180 ha in the Noteć River valley in the Trzcianka–Wieleń–Krzyż Wielkopolski stretch. The species composition, the percentage shares of the dominant species and the other plant groups were investigated in these plant communities. Moreover, habitat conditions, yielding and fodder value were determined. The calorific value, heat of combustion, ash content and moisture content in a dry biomass were recorded. Results indicate that the investigated communities differ in terms of habitat conditions, floristic composition, as well as yielding and fodder value of the sward. Moreover, harvested plant biomass characterised by high calorific value and heat of combustion as well as low ash content, thus facilitating pellet production for energy generation.
Authors and Affiliations
Mieczysław Grzelak, Eliza Gaweł, Piotr Gajewski, Zbigniew Kaczmarek, Leszek Majchrzak
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