Energy vs. Nutritional Potential of Virginia Mallow (Sida hermaphrodita L.) and Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.) [PDF]
Plants, 2022 The world today faces several pressing challenges: energy from non-renewable sources is becoming increasingly expensive, while at the same time the use of agricultural land for food production is decreasing at the expense of biofuel production.
Jona Šurić +7 more
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Agronomy, 2023 To date, there were identified 130 species included in the Coffea genus [...]
Douglas Silva Domingues +2 more
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Spreading of the cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) in northern Bavaria (Germany) from bioenergy crops [PDF]
NeoBiota, 2022 Invasive species can be the cause of severe problems for biodiversity, economy and human health. The cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) is native to eastern North America and is increasingly cultivated in Germany as a new bioenergy crop.
L. Marie Ende, Marianne Lauerer
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Gasification of Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.) Biomass–Energy Recovery and Environmental Impacts [PDF]
Energies, 2020 Biomass from cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.) is considered a renewable energy source that can be converted into alternative fuel. Calorific syngas, a promising type of advanced fuel, can be produced through thermochemical biomass gasification.
Adam Koniuszy +4 more
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Extraction optimization and influences of drying methods on antioxidant activities of polysaccharide from cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.). [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to investigate the extraction condition of polysaccharide from cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.) (named CPP).
Hong-Mei Shang +5 more
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Food Security Opportunities from Plant to Coffee Cup
Proceedings, 2023 Food insecurity and malnutrition, in a scenario further complicated by the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine War, are global priorities.
Maria Dolores del Castillo +1 more
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Methods of Handling the Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.) for Energy Production [PDF]
Energies, 2022 The aim of the study was to determine the possibilities of using cup plants (Silphium perfoliatum L.) to generate energy. The energy balances of the combustion and anaerobic digestion were compared.
Kamil Witaszek +3 more
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Silphium perfoliatum—A Herbaceous Crop with Increased Interest in Recent Years for Multi-Purpose Use [PDF]
Agriculture, 2020 Silphium perfoliatum is a perennial crop native to North America that has been the subject of increased scientific interest in recent years, especially in Europe.
Dumitru Peni +4 more
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Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum): Agronomy, Uses, and Potential Role for Land Restoration
LandIn recent years, land degradation has become a major challenge for human society, with negative impacts on the natural habitat, the economy, and human well-being.
Ioannis Gazoulis +5 more
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Studia Universitatis Moldaviae: Stiinte reale si ale naturii, 2020 This article describes some peculiarities of the growth and development of the 'Vital' cultivar of Silphium perfoliatum L. and the advantages of its cultivation under the climatic conditions of the Republic of Moldova.
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