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GHG Balance and Carbon M itigation P otential of B ioenergy C rops

GHG Balance and Carbon M itigation P otential of B ioenergy C rops. Zoe M Harris PhD Student. Funding: ETI Project Name: ELUM (Ecosystems and Land Use Modelling). UK Specific Issues. Fossil fuels running out Need to reduce GHG emissions Need for more sustainable source of energy

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GHG Balance and Carbon M itigation P otential of B ioenergy C rops

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  1. GHG Balance and Carbon Mitigation Potential of Bioenergy Crops Zoe M Harris PhD Student Funding: ETI Project Name: ELUM (Ecosystems and Land Use Modelling)

  2. UK Specific Issues • Fossil fuels running out • Need to reduce GHG emissions • Need for more sustainable source of energy • Limited land capacity http://www.map-of-uk.com/images/terrain-map-of-gb.gif

  3. LUC effect of a transition from Grassland to SRC Willow on GHG Emissions & SOC IRGA Static Soil Chambers Eddy Covariance Soil Analysis Soil CO2, N2O and CH4 Flux Ecosystem CO2 flux DOC, NH4 & NO3 Soil CO2 Flux

  4. Crops for Energy • Only way to convert suns energy into simple sugars • Potential to generate energy and sequester carbon • SRC is ideal due to rapid accumulation of biomass • Low inputs – fertilizer & water

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