Title:
Modelling-Based Procedure to Evaluate Energy Crops Productivity in Marginal Humid Areas of Low Po Valley (Northern Italy)
Author(s):
Ginaldi, F., Cappelli, G.A., Ceotto, E.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
Despite giant reed productivity has been widely investigated under a broad spectrum of weather and management conditions, the response of this crop to future climate projections is still an open issue. To address this question, a procedure integrating both the state-of-the-art of crop growth models and IPCC scenarios with fine spatial resolution input data was developed. Spatially distributed simulations were run at a sub-regional scale in marginal humid areas (MHAs) surrounding rivers, artificial lakes or irrigation canals, considering time horizons centered on 2030 and 2050. Results indicate that giant reed productivity is expected to increase in the future due to early canopy closure and more favourable temperature condition for photosynthesis. Water consumption will rise accordingly, but counterbalanced by net benefits in terms of soil aggregation and water quality. The procedure and results produced should be considered as an useful information supporting tool for mid-term planning policies targeting the recovery of MHAs in non-agricultural contexts.
Keywords:
giant reed, renewable energies, Arungro, crop models, marginal humid areas
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Biomass potentials and biomass mobilisation
Event:
26th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1CV.8.13
Pages:
259 - 262
ISBN:
978-88-89407-18-9
Paper DOI:
10.5071/26thEUBCE2018-1CV.8.13
Price:
FREE
