Effect of Switchgrass Ecotype and Cultivar on Establishment, Feeding, and Development of Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

As interest in production of second-generation biofuels increases, dedicated biomass crops are likely to be called upon to help meet feedstock demands. Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a North American native perennial grass that as a candidate biomass crop, combines high biomass yields with other desirable ecosystem services. At present, switchgrass is produced on limited acres in the United States and experiences relatively minor insect...