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The novel crop bringing biodiversity to energy production

With energy maize facing growing scrutiny over its impact on soil, water and biodiversity, Alice Dyer takes a closer look at a potentially greener alternative

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The novel crop bringing biodiversity to energy production

A perennial flowering crop that can produce biomass for anaerobic digestion while keeping soil covered year-round could offer an alternative to maize on some farms. Silphium perfoliatum, better known...

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