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Discovery of natural Miscanthus (Poaceae) triploid plants in sympatric populations of Miscanthus sacchariflorus and Miscanthus sinensis in southern Japan.
American journal of botany - 1 Jan 2011
Nishiwaki Aya, Mizuguti Aki, Kuwabara Shotaro, Toma Yo, Ishigaki Genki, Miyashita Tomomi, Yamada Toshihiko, Matuura Hiroya, Yamaguchi Sachi, Rayburn A Lane, Akashi Ryo, Stewart J Ryan
Abstract excerpt
PREMISE OF THE STUDY: Looming petroleum shortages and projected negative impacts of human-induced climate change may be partly alleviated by the development and use of bioenergy feedstock crops. Miscanthus ×giganteus, a highly productive sterile triploid hybrid grass that was discovered in Japan several decades ago, has considerable potential as an alternative source of energy. Given the risks, however, involved...
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