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This project is the largest field trial in the UK and in Europe of poplar and willow species grown as crops for the provision of biofuels. It has the main aim of developing models that will forecast growth and yield performance.
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For establishing SRC and producer groups SRC establishment
From site selection to planting Crop management
From cut back to re-instatement Pests and diseases
Prevention, identification and treatment Yields
Preliminary results for UK regions | | Researchers Locations
Of field trials Experiment design
Extensive, intensive, physiology and crop spacing field trails Data collection
Who, how often and methodology used Model development
Empirical, process and canopy architecture models | | Bio-energy industry UK Government policy
On new and renewable energy Capital grants
For end use of energy crops Yields
Preliminary results for UK regions |
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