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To complete a loop of the Miscanthus value chain including production, phytomanagement, conversion to energy, and bioproducts, the wastes accumulated from these processes have to be returned to the production cycle to provide sustainable use of the feedstock, to reduce costs, and to ensure a zero-waste approach. This can be achieved by converting Miscanthus feedstock into biogas and biochar using pyrolysis and then returning biochar to the production cycle of Miscanthus crop applications in the phytotechnology of trace elements (TEs)-contaminated/marginal lands. These processes are subjects of the current review, which focused on the peculiarities of biochar received from Miscanthus by pyrolysis, its properties, the impact on soil characteristics, the phytoremediation process, biomass yield, and the abundance of soil biodiversity. Results from the literature indicated that the pH, surface area, and porosity of Miscanthus biochar are important in determining its impact on soil characteristics. It was inferred that the most effective Miscanthus biochar was produced with a pyrolysis temperature of about 600 °C with a residence time from about 30 min to an hour. Another important factor that determined the impact of Miscanthus biochar on soil health is the application rate: with its increase, the effect became more essential, and the recommended rate is between 5% and 10%. The influence of Miscanthus biochar on the TEs phytoremediation parameters is less studied, generally Miscanthus biochar produced at higher temperatures and added with higher application rates is more likely to restrict the mobility and availability of TEs by different plants. However, some published results are contradictory to these conclusions and showed absence of significant difference in TEs reduction during application of different Miscanthus biochar doses. The future experimental studies have to focus on determining the impact of a technological pyrolysis regime on Miscanthus biochar properties on TEs-contaminated or marginal land when biochar will be obtained from contaminated rhizomes and waste after the application of phytotechnology. In addition, studies must explore the influence of this biochar on TEs phytoparameters, enhancements in biomass yield, improvements in soil parameters, and the abundance of soil diversity.
Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Robert Ato Newton; Aigerim Mamirova. Miscanthus biochar value chain - A review. Journal of Environmental Management 2021, 290, 112611 .
AMA StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk, Robert Ato Newton, Aigerim Mamirova. Miscanthus biochar value chain - A review. Journal of Environmental Management. 2021; 290 ():112611.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk; Robert Ato Newton; Aigerim Mamirova. 2021. "Miscanthus biochar value chain - A review." Journal of Environmental Management 290, no. : 112611.
Miscanthus × giganteus (M. × giganteus) is a perspective plant produced on marginal and contaminated lands with biomass used for energy or bioproducts. In the current study, M. × giganteus development was tested in the diesel-contaminated soils (ranged from 250 mg kg−1 to 5000 mg kg−1) and the growth dynamic, leaves quantity, plants total area, number of harvested stems and leaves, SPAD and NPQt parameters were evaluated. Results showed a remarkable M. × giganteus growth in a selected interval of diesel-contaminated soil with sufficient harvested biomass. The amendment of soil by biochar 1 (produced from wastewater sludge) and biochar 2 (produced from a mixture of wood waste and biohumus) improved the crop’s morphological and physiological parameters. Biochar 1 stimulated the increase of the stems’ biomass, while biochar 2 increased the leaves biomass. The plants growing in the uncontaminated soil decreased the content of NO3, pH (KCl), P2O5 and increased the content of NH4. Photosynthesis parameters showed that incorporating biochar 1 and biochar 2 to the diesel-contaminated soil prolonged the plants’ vegetation, which was more potent for biochar 1. M. × giganteus utilization united with biochar amendment can be recommended to remediate diesel-contaminated land in concentration range 250–5000 mg kg−1.
Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Andriy Herts; Volodymyr Khomenchuk; Aigerim Mamirova; Oleksandr Kononchuk; Sergey Ust’Ak. Dynamic of Morphological and Physiological Parameters and Variation of Soil Characteristics during Miscanthus × giganteus Cultivation in the Diesel-Contaminated Land. Agronomy 2021, 11, 798 .
AMA StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk, Andriy Herts, Volodymyr Khomenchuk, Aigerim Mamirova, Oleksandr Kononchuk, Sergey Ust’Ak. Dynamic of Morphological and Physiological Parameters and Variation of Soil Characteristics during Miscanthus × giganteus Cultivation in the Diesel-Contaminated Land. Agronomy. 2021; 11 (4):798.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk; Andriy Herts; Volodymyr Khomenchuk; Aigerim Mamirova; Oleksandr Kononchuk; Sergey Ust’Ak. 2021. "Dynamic of Morphological and Physiological Parameters and Variation of Soil Characteristics during Miscanthus × giganteus Cultivation in the Diesel-Contaminated Land." Agronomy 11, no. 4: 798.
Second-generation biofuel crop miscanthus is one of the most promising plants tested for phytomanagement of contaminated sites. In this preliminary pot case study, the most used hybrid Miscanthus x giganteus was cultivated in three different real contaminated soils: agricultural soil contaminated with Cd; post-military soil slightly contaminated with Zn, Pb and Cd; and soil contaminated by petroleum industry with metals and hydrocarbons. The stress response of plants and soil microbial communities was monitored to receive data that are important for successful phytomanagement application. With metals only, the plant grew well, and chlorophyll fluorescence measurement proved their good vitality. Changes in leaf anatomy (leaf thickness and sclerenchyma cells area) were additionally determined in post-military soil compared to agricultural. On the contrary, in petroleum-contaminated soil, the biomass yield was too reduced and also physiological parameters were significantly decreased. The response of microbial communities also differed. In agricultural soil, no microbial stress was determined. In post-military soil, it became reduced during the experiment, and in petroleum contamination, it increased year-on-year. It could be concluded that miscanthus is suitable for cultivation in metals contaminated soils with potential for microbial communities support, but in soil contaminated by the petroleum industry, its application did not seem meaningful.
Diana Nebeská; Hana Auer Malinská; Anna Erol; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Pavel Kuráň; Andrea Medžová; Martin Smaha; Josef Trögl. Stress Response of Miscanthus Plants and Soil Microbial Communities: A Case Study in Metals and Hydrocarbons Contaminated Soils. Applied Sciences 2021, 11, 1866 .
AMA StyleDiana Nebeská, Hana Auer Malinská, Anna Erol, Valentina Pidlisnyuk, Pavel Kuráň, Andrea Medžová, Martin Smaha, Josef Trögl. Stress Response of Miscanthus Plants and Soil Microbial Communities: A Case Study in Metals and Hydrocarbons Contaminated Soils. Applied Sciences. 2021; 11 (4):1866.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDiana Nebeská; Hana Auer Malinská; Anna Erol; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Pavel Kuráň; Andrea Medžová; Martin Smaha; Josef Trögl. 2021. "Stress Response of Miscanthus Plants and Soil Microbial Communities: A Case Study in Metals and Hydrocarbons Contaminated Soils." Applied Sciences 11, no. 4: 1866.
Applying phytotechnologies with energy crops on lands contaminated with trace elements provides cellulosic biomass and improves soil health. The process can be reflected in changes in the soil nematode community structure. This study assessed the nematode community composition of soil with Miscanthus grown with different agronomic practices. The research was conducted at Fort Riley, Kansas, USA, in soil with aged contamination by Pb at 1000 to 1500 mg/kg. The experimental design was a randomized complete block composed of four replications of five treatments: Control-undisturbed mixed plant cover and four conditions of Miscanthus growth, which consisted of No-till, Till (immediately before planting), Till + P, and Till + biosolids. Analysis of abundance, diversity, and community functional status indicators showed differential sensitivity of nematode taxa to agronomic treatments. Significant transformations in the nematode trophic group structure occurred under Miscanthus cultivation compared with the undisturbed mixed plant cover. Shannon and Pielou index response to agronomic treatments illustrated decreasing nematode community diversity with all Miscanthus agronomic conditions. However, agronomic practices led to increasing nematode community maturity, but those effects varied between spring and fall seasons. Increasing herbivores and omnivore-predators were the primary drivers of the observed changes in the nematode community due to planting Miscanthus. The nematode ecological structure indicators suggested that growth in Pb-contaminated land using different agronomical practices likely affects essential soil processes. More study is needed to define the effects of pre-plant tillage and amendments to soil nematode communities and Miscanthus yield over multiple growing seasons of this perennial crop.
Zafer Almasary; Tim Todd; Ganga Hettiarachchi; Tatyana Stefanovska; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Kraig Roozeboom; Larry Erickson; Lawrence Davis; Olexander Zhukov. Effect of Soil Treatments and Amendments on the Nematode Community under Miscanthus Growing in a Lead Contaminated Military Site. Agronomy 2020, 10, 1727 .
AMA StyleZafer Almasary, Tim Todd, Ganga Hettiarachchi, Tatyana Stefanovska, Valentina Pidlisnyuk, Kraig Roozeboom, Larry Erickson, Lawrence Davis, Olexander Zhukov. Effect of Soil Treatments and Amendments on the Nematode Community under Miscanthus Growing in a Lead Contaminated Military Site. Agronomy. 2020; 10 (11):1727.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZafer Almasary; Tim Todd; Ganga Hettiarachchi; Tatyana Stefanovska; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Kraig Roozeboom; Larry Erickson; Lawrence Davis; Olexander Zhukov. 2020. "Effect of Soil Treatments and Amendments on the Nematode Community under Miscanthus Growing in a Lead Contaminated Military Site." Agronomy 10, no. 11: 1727.
Use of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) for cultivation of the biofuel crop Miscanthus × giganteus (Mxg) in post-military and post-mining sites is a promising approach for the bioremediation of soils contaminated by metals. In the present study, PGPB were isolated from contaminated soil and screened for tolerance against abiotic stresses caused by salinity, pH, temperature, and lead (Pb). Selected strains were further assessed and screened for plant growth-promoting attributes. The isolate showing the most potential, Bacillus altitudinis KP-14, was tested for enhancement of Mxg growth in contaminated soil under greenhouse conditions. It was found to be highly tolerant to diverse abiotic stresses, exhibiting tolerance to salinity (0–15%), pH (4–8), temperature (4–50 °C), and Pb (up to 1200 ppm). The association of B. altitudinis KP-14 with Mxg resulted in a significant (p ≤ 0.001) impact on biomass enhancement: the total shoot and dry root weights were significantly enhanced by 77.7% and 55.5%, respectively. The significant enhancement of Mxg biomass parameters by application of B. altitudinis KP-14 strongly supports the use of this strain as a biofertilizer for the improvement of plant growth in metal-contaminated soils.
Kumar Pranaw; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Josef Trögl; Hana Malinská. Bioprospecting of a Novel Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterium Bacillus Altitudinis KP-14 for Enhancing Miscanthus × giganteus Growth in Metals Contaminated Soil. Biology 2020, 9, 305 .
AMA StyleKumar Pranaw, Valentina Pidlisnyuk, Josef Trögl, Hana Malinská. Bioprospecting of a Novel Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterium Bacillus Altitudinis KP-14 for Enhancing Miscanthus × giganteus Growth in Metals Contaminated Soil. Biology. 2020; 9 (9):305.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKumar Pranaw; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Josef Trögl; Hana Malinská. 2020. "Bioprospecting of a Novel Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterium Bacillus Altitudinis KP-14 for Enhancing Miscanthus × giganteus Growth in Metals Contaminated Soil." Biology 9, no. 9: 305.
Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Larry Erickson; Tatyana Stefanovska; Ganga Hettiarachchi; Lawrence Davis; Josef Trögl; Pavlo Shapoval. Response to Grygar (2020) comments on “Potential phytomanagement of military polluted sites and biomass production using biofuel crop miscanthus x giganteus”- Pidlisnyuk et al. (2019). Environmental pollution, 261: 113038. Environmental Pollution 2020, 272, 115037 .
AMA StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk, Larry Erickson, Tatyana Stefanovska, Ganga Hettiarachchi, Lawrence Davis, Josef Trögl, Pavlo Shapoval. Response to Grygar (2020) comments on “Potential phytomanagement of military polluted sites and biomass production using biofuel crop miscanthus x giganteus”- Pidlisnyuk et al. (2019). Environmental pollution, 261: 113038. Environmental Pollution. 2020; 272 ():115037.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk; Larry Erickson; Tatyana Stefanovska; Ganga Hettiarachchi; Lawrence Davis; Josef Trögl; Pavlo Shapoval. 2020. "Response to Grygar (2020) comments on “Potential phytomanagement of military polluted sites and biomass production using biofuel crop miscanthus x giganteus”- Pidlisnyuk et al. (2019). Environmental pollution, 261: 113038." Environmental Pollution 272, no. : 115037.
А.а. Mamirova; А.а. Nurzhanova; V.V. Pidlisnyuk. POP PESTICIDES AND RECLAMATION METHODS (REVIEW). REPORTS 2019, 6, 21 -34.
AMA StyleА.а. Mamirova, А.а. Nurzhanova, V.V. Pidlisnyuk. POP PESTICIDES AND RECLAMATION METHODS (REVIEW). REPORTS. 2019; 6 (328):21-34.
Chicago/Turabian StyleА.а. Mamirova; А.а. Nurzhanova; V.V. Pidlisnyuk. 2019. "POP PESTICIDES AND RECLAMATION METHODS (REVIEW)." REPORTS 6, no. 328: 21-34.
This study aims to summarize results on potential phytomanagement of two metal(loid)-polluted military soils using Miscanthus x giganteus. Such an option was tested during 2-year pot experiments with soils taken from former military sites in Sliač, Slovakia and Kamenetz-Podilsky, Ukraine. The following elements were considered: As, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Sr, Ti, Zn and Zr. M. x giganteus showed good growth at both military soils with slightly higher maximum shoot lengths in the second year of vegetation. Based on Principal Component Analysis similarities of metal(loid) uptake by roots, stems and leaves were summarized. Major part of the elements remained in M. x giganteus roots and rather limited amounts moved to the aerial parts. Levels taken up decreased in the second vegetation year. Dynamics of foliar metal(loid) concentrations divided the elements in two groups: essential elements required for metabolism (Fe, Mn, Cu, and Zn) and non-essential elements without any known metabolic need (As, Sr, Ti, and Zr). Fe, Mn, Ti and Sr showed similar S-shaped uptake curve in terms of foliar concentrations (likely due to dilution in growing biomass), while Cu exhibited a clear peak mid-season. Behavior of Zn was in between. Foliar Zr and As concentrations were below detection limit. The results illustrated a good potential of M. x giganteus for safely growing on metal-polluted soils taken from both military localities.
Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Larry Erickson; Tatyana Stefanovska; Jan Popelka; Ganga Hettiarachchi; Lawrence Davis; Josef Trögl. Potential phytomanagement of military polluted sites and biomass production using biofuel crop miscanthus x giganteus. Environmental Pollution 2019, 249, 330 -337.
AMA StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk, Larry Erickson, Tatyana Stefanovska, Jan Popelka, Ganga Hettiarachchi, Lawrence Davis, Josef Trögl. Potential phytomanagement of military polluted sites and biomass production using biofuel crop miscanthus x giganteus. Environmental Pollution. 2019; 249 ():330-337.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk; Larry Erickson; Tatyana Stefanovska; Jan Popelka; Ganga Hettiarachchi; Lawrence Davis; Josef Trögl. 2019. "Potential phytomanagement of military polluted sites and biomass production using biofuel crop miscanthus x giganteus." Environmental Pollution 249, no. : 330-337.
Growing a second generation energetic plant Miscanthus x giganteus (Mxg) in former military sites appears to be a promising way to use such areas with synergic phytoremediation of contaminants (organic pollutants, potential toxic metals). Effect of Mxg growth on soil microbial communities during a two-year pot experiment with real post-military soil (Sliač, Slovakia) and the effect of potential toxic metal concentration was studied by analyses of microbial activities and phospholipid fatty acids (PLFA). Year-on-year positive changes in microbial community structure and state were detected (higher ratios of G+/G− bacteria and fungal/bacterial PLFA, and a decrease of stress indicators trans/cis and cy/pre PLFA). Portion of gram-positive bacteria correlated negatively with potential toxic metal concentrations; however, the concentration of potential toxic metals was not identified as the main stress factor—the access to bioavailable nutrients was more important. Overall, Mxg growth generally exhibited a positive effect on soil microorganisms.
Diana Nebeská; Josef Trögl; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Jan Popelka; Petra Veronesi Dáňová; Sergej Usťak; Roman Honzík. Effect of Growing Miscanthus x giganteus on Soil Microbial Communities in Post-Military Soil. Sustainability 2018, 10, 4021 .
AMA StyleDiana Nebeská, Josef Trögl, Valentina Pidlisnyuk, Jan Popelka, Petra Veronesi Dáňová, Sergej Usťak, Roman Honzík. Effect of Growing Miscanthus x giganteus on Soil Microbial Communities in Post-Military Soil. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (11):4021.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDiana Nebeská; Josef Trögl; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Jan Popelka; Petra Veronesi Dáňová; Sergej Usťak; Roman Honzík. 2018. "Effect of Growing Miscanthus x giganteus on Soil Microbial Communities in Post-Military Soil." Sustainability 10, no. 11: 4021.
Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Larry Erickson; Tatyana Stefanovska; Iryna Pidlisnyuk; Lawrence Davis. PHYTOTECHNOLOGIES WITH BIOMASS PRODUCTION AS A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR MILITARY LAND REVITALIZATION. Biblioteka Regionalisty 2017, 87 -93.
AMA StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk, Larry Erickson, Tatyana Stefanovska, Iryna Pidlisnyuk, Lawrence Davis. PHYTOTECHNOLOGIES WITH BIOMASS PRODUCTION AS A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR MILITARY LAND REVITALIZATION. Biblioteka Regionalisty. 2017; (17):87-93.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk; Larry Erickson; Tatyana Stefanovska; Iryna Pidlisnyuk; Lawrence Davis. 2017. "PHYTOTECHNOLOGIES WITH BIOMASS PRODUCTION AS A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR MILITARY LAND REVITALIZATION." Biblioteka Regionalisty , no. 17: 87-93.
Valentina Pidlisnyuk; John Harrington Jr; Yulia Melnyk; Yuliya Vystavna. FLUCTUATIONS OF ANNUAL PRECIPITATION AND WATER RESOURCES QUALITY IN UKRAINE. Chemistry & Chemical Technology 2016, 10, 621 -629.
AMA StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk, John Harrington Jr, Yulia Melnyk, Yuliya Vystavna. FLUCTUATIONS OF ANNUAL PRECIPITATION AND WATER RESOURCES QUALITY IN UKRAINE. Chemistry & Chemical Technology. 2016; 10 (4):621-629.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk; John Harrington Jr; Yulia Melnyk; Yuliya Vystavna. 2016. "FLUCTUATIONS OF ANNUAL PRECIPITATION AND WATER RESOURCES QUALITY IN UKRAINE." Chemistry & Chemical Technology 10, no. 4: 621-629.
The semi-field research on using second-generation biofuel crop Miscanthus x giganteus for restoration of former military site in Kamenetz-Podilsky, Ukraine was carried out during two vegetation seasons. Despite high metal pollution of soil, in particular, by Fe, Mn, Ti, and Zr, no growth inhibition was observed. The concentrations followed pattern soil > roots > stems > leaves. Accumulation of particular metals in roots was different: Fe, Mn and Ti were accumulated rather palpably after the first vegetation season and less tangible after the second one. Cu, Pb and Zn were less accumulative in both vegetation seasons, and for As and Pb the accumulative concentrations were very small. Accumulations in the aboveground parts of the plant in comparison to roots were significantly lower in case of Fe, Ti, Mn, Cu, Zn, Sr and even statistically comparable to zero in case of As, Pb and Zr. Calculated translocation ratio of metals in the plant’s parts preferably indicated lack of metals’ hyper accumulation. Generally, no correlations were observed between concentrations of metals in the soil and in the upper plant’s parts. The research confirmed the ability of Miscanthus x giganteus to grow on the military soils predominantly contaminated by metals.
Valentyna Pidlisniuk; Josef Trögl; Tetyana Stefanovska; Pavlo Shapoval; Larry Erickson. Preliminary Results on Growing Second Generation Biofuel Crop Miscanthus X Giganteus at The Polluted Military Site in Ukraine. Nova Biotechnologica et chimica 2016, 15, 77 -84.
AMA StyleValentyna Pidlisniuk, Josef Trögl, Tetyana Stefanovska, Pavlo Shapoval, Larry Erickson. Preliminary Results on Growing Second Generation Biofuel Crop Miscanthus X Giganteus at The Polluted Military Site in Ukraine. Nova Biotechnologica et chimica. 2016; 15 (1):77-84.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentyna Pidlisniuk; Josef Trögl; Tetyana Stefanovska; Pavlo Shapoval; Larry Erickson. 2016. "Preliminary Results on Growing Second Generation Biofuel Crop Miscanthus X Giganteus at The Polluted Military Site in Ukraine." Nova Biotechnologica et chimica 15, no. 1: 77-84.
Cultivation of short rotation coppice energy willow (SRC EW), Salix viminalis L., has a great potential in Ukraine as a source of biomass for biofuel production. Commercial production of this species was recently initiated in the country. The growing of SRC EW in Western and Northern Europe for a long time showed that leaf beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) are key pests causing significant biomass reduction. However, data about the pest complex for energy willow growing in Ukraine is not available. Our three-year experiment in Poltava region, Ukraine showed that foliar damage caused by Clytra laeviuscula Ratzeburg (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) occurred at energy willow plantations in the second year of production, which could have an effect on commercial production. Accordingly, information about seasonal activity, population dynamics, host range and the role of natural enemies in pest regulation are requested for developing pest control program.
Tatyana Stefanovska; Edwin Lewis; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Oleg Smyrnykh. First Record Of Clytra Laeviuscula Ratzeburg As Potential Insect Pest Of Energy Willow (Salix Viminalis L.) In Ukraine. Agriculture (Pol'nohospodárstvo) 2015, 61, 115 -118.
AMA StyleTatyana Stefanovska, Edwin Lewis, Valentina Pidlisnyuk, Oleg Smyrnykh. First Record Of Clytra Laeviuscula Ratzeburg As Potential Insect Pest Of Energy Willow (Salix Viminalis L.) In Ukraine. Agriculture (Pol'nohospodárstvo). 2015; 61 (3):115-118.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTatyana Stefanovska; Edwin Lewis; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Oleg Smyrnykh. 2015. "First Record Of Clytra Laeviuscula Ratzeburg As Potential Insect Pest Of Energy Willow (Salix Viminalis L.) In Ukraine." Agriculture (Pol'nohospodárstvo) 61, no. 3: 115-118.
Yuliya Vystavna; Reelika Rätsep; Nina Klymenko; Olena Drozd; Valentyna Pidlisniuk; Mykola Klymenko. Comparison of soil-to-root transfer and translocation coefficients of trace elements in vines of Chardonnay and Muscat white grown in the same vineyard. Scientia Horticulturae 2015, 192, 89 -96.
AMA StyleYuliya Vystavna, Reelika Rätsep, Nina Klymenko, Olena Drozd, Valentyna Pidlisniuk, Mykola Klymenko. Comparison of soil-to-root transfer and translocation coefficients of trace elements in vines of Chardonnay and Muscat white grown in the same vineyard. Scientia Horticulturae. 2015; 192 ():89-96.
Chicago/Turabian StyleYuliya Vystavna; Reelika Rätsep; Nina Klymenko; Olena Drozd; Valentyna Pidlisniuk; Mykola Klymenko. 2015. "Comparison of soil-to-root transfer and translocation coefficients of trace elements in vines of Chardonnay and Muscat white grown in the same vineyard." Scientia Horticulturae 192, no. : 89-96.
Kseniia Bystrevska; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Stefan Aschenbrenner. Research of the Radioactive and Physico-Chemical Characterisitcs of Thermal Ground Waters in the Slovak Republic and Transcarpathian Region, Ukraine. Chemistry & Chemical Technology 2015, 9, 205 -209.
AMA StyleKseniia Bystrevska, Valentina Pidlisnyuk, Stefan Aschenbrenner. Research of the Radioactive and Physico-Chemical Characterisitcs of Thermal Ground Waters in the Slovak Republic and Transcarpathian Region, Ukraine. Chemistry & Chemical Technology. 2015; 9 (2):205-209.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKseniia Bystrevska; Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Stefan Aschenbrenner. 2015. "Research of the Radioactive and Physico-Chemical Characterisitcs of Thermal Ground Waters in the Slovak Republic and Transcarpathian Region, Ukraine." Chemistry & Chemical Technology 9, no. 2: 205-209.
There are many locations where soil quality improvements would be beneficial because of contamination, erosion, flooding, or past human activities. Miscanthus, a C-4 grass related to sugarcane, grows well in mildly contaminated soil and on sites where soil quality is poor, particularly with respect to nitrogen. Because of its high biomass yield, it is of interest as an energy crop, and as a plant to use for simultaneous crop production and phytoremediation. Here we review recent literature on using miscanthus for combined biomass production and phytoremediation of contaminated and marginal lands. We analyze both advantages and disadvantages for production of this crop along with phytoremediation of sites contaminated with metals and petroleum hydrocarbon. Reports of laboratory and field investigations, which use Miscanthus spp. for stabilizing and removing metals are considered. The potential for growing miscanthus commercially at contaminated and marginal sites in the regions of Central and Eastern Europe as well as the United States appears to be good because large quantities of biomass can be produced and effective phyto-stabilization can be achieved with very slow metal removal over time. In addition, soil quality is improved in many cases.
Valentyna Pidlisniuk; Tetyana Stefanovska; Edwin E. Lewis; Larry E. Erickson; Lawrence C. Davis. Miscanthus as a Productive Biofuel Crop for Phytoremediation. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 2014, 33, 1 -19.
AMA StyleValentyna Pidlisniuk, Tetyana Stefanovska, Edwin E. Lewis, Larry E. Erickson, Lawrence C. Davis. Miscanthus as a Productive Biofuel Crop for Phytoremediation. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences. 2014; 33 (1):1-19.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentyna Pidlisniuk; Tetyana Stefanovska; Edwin E. Lewis; Larry E. Erickson; Lawrence C. Davis. 2014. "Miscanthus as a Productive Biofuel Crop for Phytoremediation." Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 33, no. 1: 1-19.
Miscanthus grows well in some marginal and contaminated soils, and it has the potential to be used as a biofuel. Copper and cobalt are heavy metals that sometimes are present as contaminants in soils at concentrations that may impact the safety of products that are harvested. Laboratory research has been conducted with Miscanthus sacchariflorus M. to investigate metal uptake of copper and cobalt because metal concentrations in the harvested parts of miscanthus are important for biofuel applications. The results show that the use of miscanthus for biofuel from soil contaminated by heavy metals depends mainly on the nature of contaminated metals: cobalt was detected only for highest treated concentration of metal and mainly in the roots. The highest concentration of copper was detected in the roots however this metal was detected in stems and leaves of miscanthus as well. Miscanthus biomass harvested from cobalt contaminated soil may be used for energy production because the harvested part accumulated only limited traces of the metal. The experimental results are in reasonable agreement with other results from the literature.
Valentina Pidlisnyuk; Larry Erickson; Sergiy Kharchenko; Tetyana Stefanovska. Sustainable Land Management: Growing Miscanthus in Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals. Journal of Environmental Protection 2014, 05, 723 -730.
AMA StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk, Larry Erickson, Sergiy Kharchenko, Tetyana Stefanovska. Sustainable Land Management: Growing Miscanthus in Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals. Journal of Environmental Protection. 2014; 05 (08):723-730.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentina Pidlisnyuk; Larry Erickson; Sergiy Kharchenko; Tetyana Stefanovska. 2014. "Sustainable Land Management: Growing Miscanthus in Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals." Journal of Environmental Protection 05, no. 08: 723-730.