Long-term Miscanthus Experiment
- Experiment Code: R/CS/408
- Experiment Site: Rothamsted
- Objectives: To quantify the biomass yield potential of Miscanthus sinensis giganteus
- Date Start: 1993
- Establisment Period End: 1995
- Date End: Ongoing
- Key Contacts: Sarah Perryman, (Data Manager), Andrew Gregory, (Principal Investigator), https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7123-0784 , Ian Shield, (Principal Investigator),
Description
- Miscanthus was transplanted on 25th May 1993. The Rothamsted crop has remained productive since with no sign of yield decline and is now believed to be one of the oldest stands in the world. The experiment is now maintained to determine how long a single planting may remain productive and to monitor for pests and diseases that may threaten productivity.
Funding
- The e-RA database, including the published datasets generated from it, is part of the Rothamsted Long-Term Experiments - National Bioscience Research Infrastructure (RLTE-NBRI) , which also includes the Long-Term Experiments, the Sample Archive and Rothamsted's environmental monitoring activities including the weather stations and its role in the UK Environmental Change Network.
- The RLTE-NBRI is supported by the Lawes Agricultural Trust and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (Grants BBS/E/C/00005189 (2012-2017); BBS/E/C/000J0300 (2017-2022); BBS/E/RH/23NB0007 (2023-2028)).
There are currently no prepared datasets online for this experiment. However,
there may still be data available but requiring curation.
For more information please contact the e-RA curators.
Site: Road Piece West - Rothamsted
- Experiment Site: Rothamsted
- Management: Fertilizers and pesticides are applied as necessary. The crop is hand harvested.
- Visit Permitted?: Yes
- Visiting Arrangments: By arrangement with Dr Andrew Gregory
- Elevation: 131 Metres
- Geolocation: 51.80183875, -0.36711931
Soil
Experiment Design
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Description
- 3 randomised blocks of 3 plots each
Design
- Period: 1993 - Now
- Number of Blocks: 3
- Number of Plots: 9
Crops
| Crop | Years Grown |
|---|---|
| Miscanthus Sinensis |
Factors
Factors are the interventions or treatments which vary across the experiment.
| Level Name | Factor Name | Amount | Years | Frequency | Method | Chemical Form | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Exposure | Nitrogen Fertilizer Exposure | 0 | - | ||||
| N1 | Nitrogen Fertilizer Exposure | 60 kgN/ha | - | Annually in Spring | Ammonium Nitrate | ||
| N2 | Nitrogen Fertilizer Exposure | 120 kgN/ha | - | Annually in Spring | Ammonium Nitrate |
Measurements
| Variable | Unit | Collection Frequency |
Material | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Biomass | Annual | |||
| Plant Height | ||||
| Stem Number |
License
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Attribution Licence (4.0) with attribution to Rothamsted Research.
