Effects of soil amendments on the growth of four biomass crops in Nova Scotia

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dc.contributor.advisor Vessey, Joseph Kevin
dc.coverage.spatial Nova Scotia
dc.creator Sanil Kumar, Yedhu
dc.date.accessioned 2023-09-06T17:33:34Z
dc.date.available 2023-09-06T17:33:34Z
dc.date.issued 2023-08-22
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31828
dc.description 1 online resource (265 pages) : colour illustrations, colour maps, colour charts, graphs (some colour)
dc.description Includes abstract and appendices.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-186).
dc.description.abstract Biomass energy is crucial for Canada's renewable sector, but biofuel sustainability faces cost and technology challenges. To combat this, we aimed to establish a biomass production system on marginal lands using low-value crops and cost-effective biological inputs. Our objectives included assessing yield potential, comparing growth performance with and without biological inputs, and identifying optimal biological input. Using randomized block designs, we assessed four biomass crops treated with three biological inputs across two sites in Nova Scotia. The results revealed significantly higher biomass yields for switchgrass and willow treated with paper sludge in Falmouth (114% and 139% higher during establishment and 84% higher for switchgrass at Chegoggin Point by end-of-season). Consequently, switchgrass treated with paper sludge emerges as the preferred choice for grass-based biomass production. Similarly, willow treated with paper sludge demonstrated superior biomass yields for tree-based biomass production, both during establishment and end-of-season. en_CA
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dc.language.iso en en_CA
dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcsh Soil amendments -- Nova Scotia
dc.subject.lcsh Energy crops -- Nova Scotia
dc.subject.lcsh Plant growth promoting substances -- Nova Scotia
dc.subject.lcsh Switchgrass -- Nova Scotia
dc.title Effects of soil amendments on the growth of four biomass crops 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.)
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