Uses
Switchgrass can be used as a feedstock for biomass energy production, as ground cover for soil conservation and to control erosion, for forages and grazing, as game cover, and as feedstock for biodegradable plastics. It can be used by cattle farmers for hay and pasture and as a substitute for wheat straw in many applications, including livestock bedding, straw bale housing, and as a substrate for growing mushrooms.
Additionally, switchgrass is grown as a drought-resistant ornamental grass in average to wet soils and in full sun to part shade.
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