Effects of nitrogen fertilization in shrub willow short rotation coppice production – a quantitative review

Sustained interest in producing renewable energy from dedicated woody biomass crops, such as shrub willow ( Salix spp.), through short rotation coppice ( SRC ) has resulted in a substantial amount of published research on SRC over the past few decades. One area of constant focus has been the nutritional requirements for optimal growth and yield. Inconsistency in the results of individual research trials has likely been a driver of repeated...