Lignin is a major component of lignocellulosic biomass and as such, it is processed in
enormous amounts in the pulp and paper industry worldwide. In such industry it mainly …

This review covers 30 years on cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.); a perennial plant adapted
to the Mediterranean climate conditions of low rainfall and hot dry summers. Its potential as a …

The objective of this chapter is to provide a concise overview of lignin composition and
structure in different species and materials (wood, barks and nonwood plants). It includes a …

Energy crops are dedicated cultures directed for biofuels, electricity, and heat production.
Due to their tolerance to contaminated lands, they can alleviate and remediate land pollution …

Humic-like substances (HLSs) isolated by alkaline oxidative hydrolysis from lignin-rich agro-
industrial residues have been shown to exert biostimulant activity toward maize (Zea mays …

Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.) is a Mediterranean plant and member of the Asteraceae
family that includes three botanical taxa, the wild perennial cardoon (C. cardunculus L. var …

Cardoon yields and quality under low input conditions (reduced nitrogen fertilization and
rainfed conditions) in a marginal land of Central Italy are presented. During 2011–2013, two …

The molecular composition of water-soluble lignins isolated from four non-food bioenergy
crops (cardoon CAR, eucalyptus EUC, and two black poplars RIP and LIM) was …

Widespread increases in soil salinization significantly reduce agricultural lands.
Nevertheless, salt-tolerant plants, such as Salicornia europaea L., can play a crucial role in …

Lignin contributes up to 30% of lignocellulosic biomass by weight and provides an
alternative renewable source of aromatic chemicals. However, it has not been exploited …