FTIR-ATR-based prediction and modelling of lignin and energy contents reveals independent intra-specific variation of these traits in bioenergy poplars

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is an increasing demand for renewable resources to replace fossil fuels. However, different applications such as the production of secondary biofuels or combustion for energy production require different wood properties. Theref...

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Main Authors: Taylor Gail, Zhou Guanwu, Polle Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Plant Methods
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Online Access:http://www.plantmethods.com/content/7/1/9