A Study on Alternative Raw Material Source for Giant reed (Arundo donax L.)

Gaint reed is an important plant that in the mediterranean climate zone. it is a perennial and a fast- growing species that can grow in various conditions. humans have been utilized that plant for the thousands of years. the windy instruments as well as traditional and regional purpose goods are the main application areas of that specie. in turkey, it is a raw material for the manufacture of weaving goods as well as vegetable and herbal essentials. due to its chemical and fibrous properties, it is a potential raw material for cellulose and paper industry as well as composite industry. in suitable conditions, up to 100 tonnes/year of biomass from hectares can be harvested. however, it’s fibrous properties and chemical constituents similar to wood species. at the mediterranean countries as well as united states, it became a popular biomass material but it is not consider an biomass source in our country. in this study, the general characteristics of giant reed have been established with literature findings. hence, the main objective of that study to be a potential utilization of giant reed in future research.