O-17 Development of varieties and a supply system of seed and plant of the grass resource crop, Erianthus (Erianthus arundinaceus)

Abstract

2 kinds of variety of Erianthus (Erianthus arundinaceus), seed propagation type and clonal propagation type have been developed for the first time in the world. By this thing, Erianthus was recognized as a crop for cultivation, and supply of the seed or the plant of Erianthus which the quality is guaranteed became possible by public support. Erianthus with a potentiality will complement woody biomass lacking and it's expected that a business model by a new viewpoint is proposed.