8:00 AM

Introductory Remarks

8:05 AM

57-1

Enzymatic Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Bioethanol Production.

Sudeep Sidhu, University of Georgia - Griffin; Qingguo Huang, University of Georgia - Griffin

8:20 AM

57-2

Are All Elephantgrasses Invasive? Characterization of Natural Populations and Cultivated Types of a Bioenergy Grass In Florida.

Lynn E. Sollenberger, University of Florida; Kenneth R. Woodard, University of Florida; Joao M. Vendramini, Range Cattle Research and Education Center; Christine D. Chase, University of Florida; Yolanda Lopez, University of Florida; Maria Gallo, University of Florida; Jeffery Seib, University of Florida; Kenneth A. Langeland, University of Florida; Hermes Gerardo-Cuervo, University of Florida

8:35 AM

57-3

Simulating Seasonal Trends In Switchgrass Biomass Using ALMANAC.

Alexandre Rocateli, University of Arkansas; Charles West, University of Arkansas; Amanda Ashworth, University of Arkansas; James Kiniry, USDA-ARS; Deborah Spanel, USDA-ARS; Kristofor Brye, University of Arkansas

8:50 AM

57-4

Corn Stover Removal for Biofuels: Implications for Soil Characteristics and Plant Development.

Deanna Boardman, University of Missouri

9:05 AM

57-5

Yield, Energy Production, and Nitrogen Loss Potential of Grain and Switchgrass Cropping Systems Compared Over Claypan Soil Landscapes.

Eric B. Allphin Jr., University of Missouri-Columbia; Newell Kitchen, USDA-ARS Cropping Systems and Water Quality Unit; Allen Thompson, University of Missouri-Columbia

9:20 AM

57-6

A Model for Deploying Switchgrass for Bioenergy In An Intensive Agricultural Landscape.

Robert Mitchell, USDA-Agricultural Research Service; Kenneth P. Vogel, USDA-Agricultural Research Service

9:35 AM

Break

9:50 AM

57-7

Green-Cane Harvest of Sugarcane Effects On Biomass and Energy Yields and Nutrient Removal.

Paul White, USDA-ARS; Ryan Viator, USDA-ARS; Edward Richard, USDA-ARS

10:05 AM

57-8

Biomass Yield and Energy Characteristics of Switchgrass Cultivars Grown In New Jersey.

Laura Cortese, Rutgers University; Zane Helsel, Department of Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University (and Dept. of Agronomy, Univ. of Florida); Aesha Patel, Rutgers University; Stacy Bonos, Rutgers University

10:20 AM

57-9

Effects of Nitrogen Application On Biofuel Sorghum Yield and Quality.

Szilvia Zilahi-Sebess, Texas A&M University; Juerg M. Blumenthal, Texas A&M University; Wayne Thompson, Texas Agrilife Extension Service

10:35 AM

57-10

Genotype and Agronomic Management Effects On Miscanthus Yield and Biomass Properties In Ontario, Canada.

Bill Deen, University of Guelph

10:50 AM

57-11

Preliminary Analysis of Energy Costs for Crop Production In Eastern South Dakota: Results of a Grower Survey.

Seth Urbanowitz, South Dakota State University; Peter Sexton, South Dakota State University; Darrell Deneke, South Dakota State University

11:05 AM

57-12

Temporal and Spatial Variation In Switchgrass Biomass Composition and Theoretical Ethanol Recovery.

Marty Schmer, USDA-ARS; Kenneth Vogel, USDA-ARS; Robert Mitchell, USDA-ARS; Bruce Dien, USDA-ARS; Hans-Joachim Jung, USDA-ARS; Michael Casler, USDA-ARS

11:20 AM

Lunch Break

1:00 PM

57-13

Does Nutrient Mining Affect the Choice of Harvest System and Nutrient Management Strategy for Producing Switchgrass Biomass?.

Mohua Haque, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.; Jon Biermacher, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.; Maru Kering, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.; John Guretzky, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

1:15 PM

57-14

Switchgrass Yield Response to Harvest System and Corresponding Nitrogen Rates.

Mohua Haque, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.; Francis M. Epplin, Oklahoma State University; Charles Taliaferro, Oklahoma State University

1:30 PM

57-15

Evaluation of Cool-Season Oil Seed Crops for Bio-Diesel Industry In Texas.

Murali K. Darapuneni, Texas A&M University; Gaylon Morgan, Texas A&M University; Amir Ibrahim, Texas A&M University; Robert Duncan, Texas A&M University; Diane Rowland, University of Florida; Dirk Hays, Texas A&M University

1:45 PM

57-16

Paper Withdrawn

2:00 PM

57-17

Effect of Different Winter Legumes As Nitrogen Sources for Switchgrass Grown for Cellulosic Ethanol.

Apurba Sutradhar, Oklahoma State University; Michael Reinert, Oklahoma State University; Muaid Ali, Oklahoma State University; Yesuf Mohammed, Oklahoma State University; Jagadeesh Mosali, The samuel Roberts Noble Foundation; Kefyalew Girma, Oklahoma State University

2:15 PM

57-18

Biomass Yield Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate of Five Potential Bioenergy Grasses.

Maru Kering, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation; John Guretzky, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Twain Butler, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation; Jon Biermacher, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation; Jagadeesh Mosali, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

57-19

Impacts of Internal Nitrogen Translocation within Switchgrass On Biomass Feedstock Sustainability.

Danielle Wilson, Iowa State University; Emily Heaton, Iowa State University; Matt Liebman, Iowa State University

3:00 PM

57-20

Camelina Sativa Water Use and Irrigation In An Arid Enviroment.

Douglas J. Hunsaker, USDA-ARS Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center

3:15 PM

57-21

Biomass Yield and Mineral Composition of Six Potential Perennial Grass Bioenergy Crops for the Southeast.

John Erickson, University of Florida; Lynn Sollenberger, University of Florida; Kenneth Woodard, University of Florida; Joao Vendramini, University of Florida; Robert Gilbert, University of Florida; Zane Helsel, Department of Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University (and Dept. of Agronomy, Univ. of Florida)

3:30 PM

57-22

Paper Withdrawn

3:45 PM

57-23

Corn Stover for Bioenergy: Comparison of Two Methods for Carbohydrate Analysis of Stover Biomass.

Spyridon Mourtzinis, Auburn University; Francisco J. Arriaga, USDA-ARS; David Bransby, Auburn University; Kipling Balkcom, USDA ARS; Brenda Ortiz, Auburn University

4:00 PM

57-24

Effect of N On Seed and Oil Yields and Fatty Acid Composition of Winter Mustard.

Valtcho D. Zheljazkov, University of Wyoming; Brady Vick, USDA-ARS; M. Wayne Ebelhar, Mississippi State University; Normie Buehring, Mississippi State University; Tess Astatkie, Nova Scotia Agricultural College

4:15 PM

57-25

Evaluation of Energy Cane for Potential Bioenergy Production Through the Use of a Semi -Mechanistic Crop Model.

Deepak Jaiswal, Energy Biosciences Institute, UIUC; Fernando Miguez, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University; Stephen Long, Energy Biosciences Institute, UIUC; German A. Bollero, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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