The use of crop residues as a bioenergy feedstock is considered a potential strategy to
mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, indiscriminate harvesting of crop …

Core Ideas Corn residue removal reduces soil organic C stocks and other soil properties.
Cover crop increases soil organic C stocks and other properties. Cover crop may not offset …

Crop residues are potential biofuel feedstocks, but residue removal may reduce soil carbon
(C). The inclusion of a cover crop in a corn bioenergy system could provide additional …

Dedicated energy crops and crop residues will meet herbaceous feedstock demands for the
new bioeconomy in the Central and Eastern USA. Perennial warm-season grasses and corn …

Corn (Zea mays L.) stover is a global resource used for livestock, fuel, and bioenergy
feedstock, but excessive stover removal can decrease soil organic C (SOC) stocks and …

Harvesting cover crops (CCs) for livestock and biofuel production can be an important
ecosystem service from CCs, but this potential service has not been widely discussed. We …

Low or variable cover crop (CC) biomass production could limit CC benefits. Longer CC
growing periods via late termination could increase CC benefits, especially under limited …

The maintenance of sugarcane straw on the field has an important role in preserving the soil
properties and organic carbon content. However, there is a growing interest in removing part …

Corn (Zea mays L.) residue removal at high rates can result in negative impacts to soil
ecosystem services. The use of cover crops could be a potential strategy to ameliorate any …

In order to achieve the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5° C, also the growing aviation
industry needs to take measures to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Various …