Switchgrass Bales in East Tennessee (IMAGE)

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

Switchgrass Bales in East Tennessee

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Scientific advances regarding the conversion of agricultural crops into renewable sources of bioenergy while minimizing water consumption and environmental impact are among the research collaborations that may be included in a new transdisciplinary environmental research network. The effort will encompass sustainable use of natural resources for food, energy and water systems. UTIA and ORNL have a history of collaborative efforts regarding the production and conversion of environmentally friendly bioenergy crops such as switchgrass (shown above), which may also be used as a drought-tolerant forage for livestock.

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Photo of switchgrass harvest in East Tennessee by P. McDaniels, courtesy UTIA.

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