Significant difference in <i>Miscanthus</i> species root carbon exudation rate

The results reveal a possible fundamental difference in nutrient resource acquisition and allocation between M. sacchariflorus versus M. sinensis and M. × giganteus. We estimate that Miscanthus root C exudation could add up to 2 g C kg-1 soil month-1 (during the peak growing season), a considerable influx of new labile C. This unique insight into differences in Miscanthus exudation indicates the potential for targeting Miscanthus breeding for enhanced soil C sequestration.