NAGARA
Varieties
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NAGARA was released by Mendel Biotechnology. Miscanthus x giganteus) is a perennial, seed sterile triploid (2n=3x=57) that is propagated asexually via rhizomes and tillers. It was developed by Mendel Biotechnology, Inc. as ‘MBS 7001’, US Plant Patent PP22,033 P2, and introduced by AgGrow Tech into North Carolina for the purpose of biomass production. Nagara demonstrates vigorous growth, top leaf height of 106”, green leaves without stripes, high biomass (20-33 dry tons/acre), high tiller density, and increased drought tolerance. Mature plants flower under long photoperiods, resulting in formation of compound spike inflorescence beginning in early to late October in South Georgia. Nagara can be distinguished from the industry standard Miscanthus x giganteus ‘Illinois’ clone cultivar by increased yield, increased basal circumference, longer culm length, and higher dry mass yield. Nagara can be distinguished from ‘Freedom” by the absence of white stripe in leaf, a much lower mature leaf angle (5⁰ vs 32⁰), and a reddish membranous (about 2.5 mm) ligule. Protected by US Plant Patent # 22,033 P2 and may only be propagated with the permission of AgGrow Tech.
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