Essential and Toxic Trace Elements in Achenae of the Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.), a Perennial, Alternative Energy and Honey Plant

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Year:

2018

Type of Publication:

Article

Keywords:

Achenae, Cup Plant, Energy Plant, Silphium perfoliatum L, Trace Elements

Authors:

Froelich, W.; Nozinic, M.

Journal:

IJRAS

Volume:

5

Number:

1

Pages:

42-47

Month:

January

ISSN:

2348-3997

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Abstract:

The introduction shows the broad forms of use and advantages of the perennial cup plant Silphium perfoliatum L., as a fodder, energy and honey crop, in soil protection and accumulation of organic materials. Furthermore, it provides animal shelter and contributes, especially, to the maintenance of insect biodiversity, primarily of hymenopterae...

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