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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Miscanthus vs. Switchgrass

Caption: In field trials in Illinois, researchers grew Miscanthus x giganteus and switchgrass in adjoining plots. Miscanthus proved to be at least twice as productive as switchgrass.

Credit: Photo: University of Illinois

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Related news release: Miscanthus can meet US biofuels goal using less land than corn or switchgrass


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