Utilization of growth-promoters to improve biomass productivity of Arundo donax L. (NileFiber[TM]) as a purpose-grown biofuel feedstock in Nova Scotia

Peters, Emily G.

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dc.contributor.advisor	Vessey, Joseph Kevin
dc.coverage.spatial	Nova Scotia
dc.creator	Peters, Emily G.
dc.date.accessioned	2016-09-16T13:45:33Z
dc.date.available	2016-09-16T13:45:33Z
dc.date.issued	2016
dc.identifier.other	SB317 G5 P48 2016
dc.identifier.uri	http://library2.smu.ca/handle/01/26617
dc.description	311 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm
dc.description	Includes abstract and appendices.
dc.description	Includes bibliographical references (leaves 200-234).
dc.description.abstract	Arundo donax L. is a perennial grass species of Mediterranean origin. Its characteristic high growth rate and biomass yield potential have attributed to its viability as a biofuel feedstock in its native climate. The goal of this research was to evaluate the growth potential of a proprietary genotype of A. donax (NileFiber[TM]) on low-quality land in Nova Scotia as a purpose-grown biofuel feedstock. Applications of plant growth-promoters (bacterial and fungal species) and plant stimulants (seaweed extract and lipo-chitooligosaccharide) were investigated for their ability to enhance NileFiber[TM] biomass productivity. Growth-promoters were applied in three experimental trials (two greenhouse, one field) and were compared to untreated plants in both environments. Growth potential was determined by growth measurements taken at harvest and by calculating biomass yield. Experimental evaluation suggests A. donax is not a suitable biomass feedstock in Nova Scotia but that growth-promoters can enhance NileFiber[TM] productivity.	en_CA
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dc.language.iso	en	en_CA
dc.publisher	Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcc	SB317.G5
dc.subject.lcsh	Giant reed -- Nova Scotia -- Growth
dc.subject.lcsh	Energy crops -- Nova Scotia
dc.subject.lcsh	Plant growth promoting substances
dc.subject.lcsh	Feedstock
dc.title	Utilization of growth-promoters to improve biomass productivity of Arundo donax L. (NileFiber[TM]) as a purpose-grown biofuel feedstock in Nova Scotia	en_CA
dc.type	Text	en_CA
thesis.degree.name	Master of Science in Applied Science
thesis.degree.level	Masters
thesis.degree.discipline	Biology
thesis.degree.grantor	Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)