Degree Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2008
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Agronomy
First Advisor
Ken J. Moore
Abstract
The objective of this project was to investigate management practices for sweet sorghum as a bioenergy crop in Iowa and its storability as an ensiled product. A management study was conducted to evaluate the effects of planting date, seeding rate, row width, and nitrogen fertility on the growth, biomass yield, and chemical composition of sweet sorghum. In addition, a silage study was conducted to determine chemical composition and fermentation potential of pressed sweet sorghum residue as well as the effects of enzymatic pretreatments.
Copyright Owner
Todd Joseph Cogdill
Copyright Date
2008
Language
en
Date Available
2012-04-29
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
105 pages
Recommended Citation
Cogdill, Todd Joseph, "Investigation of management strategies for the production of sweet sorghum as a bioenergy crop and preservation of crop residue by the ensiling process" (2008). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 10640.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/10640
