Dear Editor

We hereby submit a manuscript entitled “Evaluation of biomass quality of selected woody species depending on the method of soil enrichment applied” by Stolarski M. J., Krzyżaniak M., Załuski D., and Niksa D., to be considered for publication as regular article in International Agrophysics.

The aim of this study was to determine the chemical and thermophysical parameters of short rotation woody crops (SRWCs) of black locust, poplar and willow, depending on the method of soil enrichment applied. The effects of lignin, mineral fertilization and mycorrhiza as soil enrichment in three- and four-year harvest cycle biomass were investigated for crops growing in the north-east of Poland. The soil enrichment procedures significantly differentiated the quality parameters of black locust, poplar and willow, which is of particular importance to those who grow and use biomass as fuel.

Manuscript include 7 tables, and 1 figure.

We declare that this manuscript is original, has not been published before and is not currently being considered for publication elsewhere.

We wish to confirm that there are no known conflicts of interest associated with this publication and there has been no significant financial support for this work that could have influenced its outcome. The manuscript has been read and approved by all named authors. Moreover, the article has been checked by a native tongue speaker.

We hope you find our manuscript suitable for publication and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Dariusz Niksa, Ph.D. student

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.