Assessment of mutagenized giant reed clones for yield, drought resistance and biomass quality

Given the sterility of giant reed (Arundo donax L.), mutagenesis can be a valid strategy to increase genetic diversity in the species and to enable the selection of superior genotypes with new agronomic and qualitative characteristics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative traits of selected three-year old giant reed mutants (UniBO3; Line10; and Line11). The mutants' performance was evaluated in comparison...