Drought Tolerance and Water-Use Efficiency of Biogas Crops: A Comparison of Cup Plant, Maize and Lucerne-Grass
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DOI: 10.1111/jac.12173
Abstract: The cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.) is discussed as an alternative energy crop for biogas production in Germany due to its ecological benefits over continuously grown maize. Moreover, a certain drought tolerance is assumed because… read more here.
Keywords: water; lucerne grass; cup plant;
Possibly Invasive New Bioenergy Crop Silphium perfoliatum: Growth and Reproduction Are Promoted in Moist Soil
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DOI: 10.3390/agriculture11010024
Abstract: 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. Cup plant is said to be highly… read more here.
Keywords: silphium perfoliatum; plant; soil; growth ... See more keywords
Energy vs. Nutritional Potential of Virginia Mallow (Sida hermaphrodita L.) and Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.)
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11212906
Abstract: 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… read more here.
Keywords: cup; energy; virginia mallow; cup plant ... See more keywords