Optimizing the bioenergy water footprint by selecting SRC willow canopy phenotypes: regional scenario simulations

摘要

Background and AimsBioenergy is central for the future energy mix to mitigate climate change impacts; however, its intricate link with the water cycle calls for an evaluation of the carbon–water nexus in biomass production. The great challenge is to optimize trade-offs between carbon harvest and water use by choosing cultivars that combine low water use with high productivity.