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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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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TOF-SIMS Molecular Imaging and Properties of pMDI-Bonded Particleboards Made from Cup-Plant and Wood
Applied Sciences, 2021 Cup-plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.) stalks were investigated as a potential wood-replacement in particleboards (PBs). Two types of PBs were produced—(1) single-layer and (2) three-layer boards.
Petr Klímek +2 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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GCB Bioenergy, 2021 Perennial energy crop (PEC) fields need to be reintegrated into the farm's crop rotation when yield performance declines after years of use or when the farm operation requires it.
Siegfried Schittenhelm +2 more
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GCB Bioenergy, 2020 Agricultural production of biogas maize (Zea mays L.) causes hazards to aquatic ecosystems through high levels of nitrogen (N) inputs. Newly introduced and already established perennial crops such as the cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.) and perennial ...
Dennis Grunwald +4 more
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The yield of green phytomass of Siplhium perfoliatum L., newly-introduced energy crop tested on marginal heavy soils under Central European continental climate [PDF]
Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2023 This research was focused on a production potential of cup plant Silphium perfoliatum L. grown in marginal heavy soils with the following intensity of mineral nutrition: (i) intensive 245.0 kg/ha NPK, (ii) semi-intensive 122.5 kg/ha NPK and (iii ...
Štefan Tóth
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Ligno-cellulose quality and calorific value of green phytomass of Silphium perfoliatum L. cultivated on marginal soils under conditions of moderate continental climate of Central Europe [PDF]
Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2023 The aim of study was to determine ligno-cellulose quality and calorific value of cup plant Silphium perfoliatum L., whereas impact of nutrition, years and sites on the quality were evaluated as main effects within a huge pilot field experiment.
Štefan Tóth
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Agriculture, 2021 The cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) is a new and promising bioenergy crop in Central Europe. Native to North America, its cultivation in Europe has increased in recent years.
L. Marie Ende +4 more
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Agronomy, 2023 For higher sustainability in biomass production the use of new perennial species can lead to sustainable progress in the energy production and manufacturing industry.
Martin Greve +7 more
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