Search Results - "VERLINDEN, M. S"

Seasonal variations in photosynthesis, intrinsic water-use efficiency and stable isotope composition of poplar leaves in a short-rotation plantation by Broeckx, L S, Fichot, R, Verlinden, M S, Ceulemans, R

“…Photosynthetic carbon assimilation and transpirational water loss play an important role in the yield and the carbon sequestration potential of…”
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Carbon isotope compositions (δ13C) of leaf, wood and holocellulose differ among genotypes of poplar and between previous land uses in a short‐rotation biomass plantation by VERLINDEN, M. S, FICHOT, R, BROECKX, L. S, VANHOLME, B, BOERJAN, W, CEULEMANS, R

“…The efficiency of water use to produce biomass is a key trait in designing sustainable bioenergy‐devoted systems. We characterized variations in the carbon…”
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Establishment and two-year growth of a bio-energy plantation with fast-growing Populus trees in Flanders (Belgium): Effects of genotype and former land use by Broeckx, L.S., Verlinden, M.S., Ceulemans, R.

“…In April 2010, a large-scale Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) plantation was established with mainly poplar (Populus spp.) on a former agricultural site (cropland…”
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Soil CO₂ efflux in a bioenergy plantation with fast-growing Populus trees – influence of former land use, inter-row spacing and genotype by Verlinden, M. S., Broeckx, L. S., Wei, H., Ceulemans, R.

“…Aims In this study we quantified the annual soil CO₂ efflux (annual SCE) of a short rotation coppice plantation in its establishment phase. We aimed to examine…”
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Net ecosystem production and carbon balance of an SRC poplar plantation during its first rotation by Verlinden, M.S., Broeckx, L.S., Zona, D., Berhongaray, G., De Groote, T., Camino Serrano, M., Janssens, I.A., Ceulemans, R.

“…To evaluate the potential of woody bioenergy crops as an alternative energy source, there is need for a more comprehensive understanding of their carbon…”
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Energy and climate benefits of bioelectricity from low-input short rotation woody crops on agricultural land over a two-year rotation by Njakou Djomo, S., El Kasmioui, O., De Groote, T., Broeckx, L.S., Verlinden, M.S., Berhongaray, G., Fichot, R., Zona, D., Dillen, S.Y., King, J.S., Janssens, I.A., Ceulemans, R.

“…•A full energy and GHG balance of bioelectricity from SRWC was performed.•Bioelectricity was efficient; it reduced GHG by 52–54% relative to the EU…”
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ORCHIDEE-SRC v1.0: an extension of the land surface model ORCHIDEE for simulating short rotation coppice poplar plantations by De Groote, T, Zona, D, Broeckx, L. S, Verlinden, M. S, Luyssaert, S, Bellassen, V, Vuichard, N, Ceulemans, R, Gobin, A, Janssens, I. A

“…Modelling biomass production and the environmental impact of short rotation coppice (SRC) plantations is necessary for planning their deployment, as they are…”
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Comparative study of biomass determinants of 12 poplar (Populus) genotypes in a high-density short-rotation culture by Verlinden, M.S., Broeckx, L.S., Van den Bulcke, J., Van Acker, J., Ceulemans, R.

“…•We compared the performance of 12 poplar genotypes in a bioenergy plantation.•Multiple characteristics were assessed at leaf, tree and population…”
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Importance of crown architecture for leaf area index of different Populus genotypes in a high-density plantation by Broeckx, L S, Verlinden, M S, Vangronsveld, J, Ceulemans, R

“…Crown architecture is an important determinant of biomass production and yield of any bio-energy plantation since it determines leaf area display and hence…”
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Changes in belowground biomass after coppice in two Populus genotypes by Berhongaray, G., Verlinden, M.S., Broeckx, L.S., Ceulemans, R.

“…•The entire root system of two poplar genotypes on SRWC was excavated and evaluated pre- and post-coppice.•The coppice of the aboveground stems and shoots…”
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First vs. second rotation of a poplar short rotation coppice: leaf area development, light interception and radiation use efficiency by Broeckx, LS, Vanbeveren, SP, Verlinden, MS, Ceulemans, R

“…Given the high expectations for lignocellulosic biomass as one of the potential solutions for energy security and climate change mitigation, commercial scale…”
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First vs. second rotation of a poplar short rotation coppice: Above-ground biomass productivity and shoot dynamics by Verlinden, M.S., Broeckx, L.S., Ceulemans, R.

“…Within the global search for renewable energy sources, woody biomass from short rotation coppice (SRC) cultures is a valuable option. So far there is a…”
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Phosphorus stress strongly reduced plant physiological activity, but only temporarily, in a mesocosm experiment with Zea mays colonized by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi by Verlinden, Melanie S, AbdElgawad, Hamada, Ven, Arne, Verryckt, Lore T, Wieneke, Sebastian, Janssens, Ivan A, Vicca, Sara

“…Phosphorus (P) is an essential macronutrient for plant growth and one of the least available nutrients in soil. P limitation is often a major constraint for…”
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Soil CO 2 efflux in a bioenergy plantation with fast-growing Populus trees - influence of former land use, inter-row spacing and genotype by Verlinden, M S, Broeckx, L S, Wei, H, Ceulemans, R

“…In this study we quantified the annual soil CO efflux (annual SCE) of a short rotation coppice plantation in its establishment phase. We aimed to examine the…”
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Carbon isotope compositions (δ(13) C) of leaf, wood and holocellulose differ among genotypes of poplar and between previous land uses in a short-rotation biomass plantation by Verlinden, M S, Fichot, R, Broeckx, L S, Vanholme, B, Boerjan, W, Ceulemans, R

“…The efficiency of water use to produce biomass is a key trait in designing sustainable bioenergy-devoted systems. We characterized variations in the carbon…”
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Soil CO sub(2) efflux in a bioenergy plantation with fast-growing Populus trees - influence of former land use, inter-row spacing and genotype by Verlinden, MS, Broeckx, L S, Wei, H, Ceulemans, R

“…Aims: In this study we quantified the annual soil CO sub(2) efflux (annual SCE) of a short rotation coppice plantation in its establishment phase. We aimed to…”
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A comparative study of four approaches to assess phenology of Populus in a short-rotation coppice culture by Vanbeveren, SP, Bloemen, J, Balzarolo, M, Broeckx, LS, Sarzi-Falchi, I, Verlinden, MS, Ceulemans, R

“…We compared four approaches to assess phenology in a short-rotation coppice culture with 12 poplar (Populus) genotypes. The four approaches quantified…”
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