Mixtures of perennial plants that are native to the tallgrass prairie (i.e. polycultures) can be grown for a range of high-value products including biomass for renewable energy, chemical compounds that serve as natural preservatives, and as a source of seed for native restorations. Our research focuses on how to grow native polycultures so that these novel agricultural systems can be both profitable and environmentally sustainable. Click the links below to learn more about our previous research on native polycultures.
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Multi-site bioenergy yields
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Bioenergy grasslands for wildlife habitat
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Effects of biomass harvest on plant diversity
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Planting configuration for high-value native forb production