Seeds Of The Forage Crop Silphium Perfoliatum

(MENAFN- RCTT) The Polesie Agrarian Ecological Institute offers consumers seeds of the forage crop "Silphium perfoliatum" under a manufacturing agreement and is looking for partners to conclude a distribution services agreement. Description Cup-plant (Silphium perfoliatum) is a perennial herbaceous plant actively used in agriculture, ecology, and other sectors due to its unique qualities.
Beneficial qualities of Cup-plant:
1. Forage crop:
- High nutritional value: the plant is rich in protein, fiber, and other nutrients, making it excellent feed for cattle, sheep, and other livestock.
- High green mass yield (up to 80–100 tonnes/hectare).
2. Biomass for energy:
- Used for biogas production due to its high organic matter content.
- An alternative to corn for biogas plants.
3. Land improvement and soil protection:
- Stabilizes soil and prevents erosion thanks to a robust root system.
- Improves soil structure and promotes humus accumulation.
4. Honey plant:
- An excellent nectar source for bees, making it valuable for beekeeping.
- Blooms over a long period, ensuring a steady honey yield.
5. Environmental resilience:
- Drought- and frost-resistant; withstands other adverse conditions.
- Requires minimal maintenance and little to no heavy fertilization.
6. Phytosanitary properties:
- Suppresses weed growth, reducing the need for herbicides.
Key areas of application:
- Forage production: fresh, as silage, or as hay.
- Biogas plants: as feedstock for biogas production.
- Beekeeping: to boost honey production.
- Land reclamation: to restore the fertility of degraded soils. - Landscape design: for creating green spaces and stabilizing slopes.
Major seed producers.
1. Russia:
- Companies supplying forage crop seeds, such as "Russkie Semena," "Semko," and others.
- Research institutes specializing in forage crops.
2. European Union:
- Germany: Silphium is actively used for biogas plants; seeds are offered by companies such as KWS and DSV-seeds.
- Poland: local producers of forage crop seeds.
3. USA:
- Silphium is native to North America, and its seeds can be purchased from specialized companies such as Prairie Moon Nursery.
4. China:
- Chinese producers also offer Silphium seeds, given its popularity as a forage and energy crop.
Seeds of "Silphium perfoliatum" (cup plant), offered by the Polesie Agrarian-Ecological Institute, represent an innovative new product on the market today. "Silphium perfoliatum" is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, the Heliantheae tribe, and the "Silphium" genus. As a forage crop, "Silphium perfoliatum" offers a number of advantages over the traditional plants used in modern forage production in Belarus. It is a perennial honey-producing forage crop suitable for use in "green conveyor" systems (continuous green forage supply); it provides early, highly nutritious green fodder with high dry-matter protein content (over 20%) and serves as raw material for silage production. This is a B2B market product.
Under the climatic conditions of the Republic of Belarus, the productive lifespan of "Silphium perfoliatum" can exceed 25 years.
The information is included in the Catalog "Developments of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Republic of Belarus," pp. 60–61. Technical specification or expertise sought A plant used for fodder, honey production, and ornamental purposes.
The crop reaches peak productivity by its fourth year and maintains this level for over 15 years. Its high yield (700 centners/ha or more) ensures superiority over traditional crops in terms of nutrient accumulation and energy efficiency per hectare. During the growing season, the dry matter content of the plant's green mass increases from 19% at the stem elongation stage to 23% by the flowering stage. Long-term cultivation of the plant in a single location helps improve the soil's hydro-physical properties.
Cup-plant (*Silphium perfoliatum*) is characterized by high nectar and honey yields, making it a premier late-summer honey plant. The quality of its super-elite seeds is verified annually by the Brest Regional State Inspectorate for Seed Production, Quarantine, and Plant Protection. Stage of development Already on the market Comments regarding stage of development The quality of seeds meets the requirements for sowing qualities of seeds established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus and is documented. Funding source State budged
Internal
IPR status Exclusive rights
Secret know-how
Sector group Agrofood
Environment
Client information Type R&D institution Year established 2005 NACE keywords A.01.61 - Support activities for crop production
A.01.62 - Support activities for animal production
M.72.19 - Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
M.74.90 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Turnover (in EUR) 10-20M Already engaged in transnational cooperation Yes Additional comments The Institute's primary mission is to conduct fundamental and applied research aimed at developing scientifically grounded measures for the conservation and sustainable use of the natural resource potential of the Polesie region.
Research areas:
- Agrobiology. Scientific substantiation of key elements in the cultivation technology for forage crops (including non-traditional varieties) and the establishment of highly productive, environment-stabilizing plant communities in agro-ecologically challenged areas of the Western Polesie agricultural landscape, taking into account modern climate change;
- Biogeochemistry and Ecotoxicology. Study of the migration of xenobiotics (compounds foreign to living organisms that do not participate in cellular structural or energy metabolism) within ecological systems and the mechanisms of their incorporation into natural cycles; investigation of the consequences of altered natural material flows in the biosphere-such as ecological imbalances, transformation of biosphere components, biodiversity loss, and human health risks. Primary efforts focus on studying the impact of heavy metals on the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems, as well as their biological and ecological fate;
- Ecosystem Optimization. Intensification of innovative approaches to the conservation and interactive use of landscape and biological diversity and the agricultural potential of the Polesie region, in the interests of sustainable development and improved quality of life. Promotion of environmental and socio-economic innovations within the framework of local sustainable development strategies and "green" economy projects in the Belarusian Polesie;
- Hydroecology and Ecotechnologies. Assessment of water quality (drinking, surface, and wastewater); numerous projects are being implemented regarding the setting of standards for water protection and use, as well as waste processing; scientific research is being conducted in relevant and promising areas related to improving water quality in our region and minimizing pollution risks;
- Feed quality. Analysis of compliance by agro-industrial organizations with technological regulations and standards during agricultural production.
Research is being conducted within the framework of international collaborations and projects across various scientific fields, including ecology, soil science, zoology and botany, hydrology, biogeochemistry and ecotoxicology, plant physiology and biochemistry, and agricultural sciences.
Information on the composition and areas of activity of the laboratories can be found in the Institute's brochure here.
Official website of the Polesie Agrarian Ecological Institute. Certification standards The Institute is accredited for compliance with the requirements of GOST ISO/IEC 17025-2019 (ISO/IEC 17025:2017, IDT) and holds accreditation certificate No. BY/112 1.1832, dated November 4, 2022, valid until November 4, 2027.
The scope of accreditation for the Institute's laboratories can be viewed here. Languages spoken English
Russian
Information about partnership Type of partnership considered Distribution services agreement
Manufacturing agreement
Type and role of partner sought Consumers interested in purchasing a seeds of the forage crop "Silphium perfoliatum" under a manufacturing agreement.
Partners interested in purchasing a seeds of the forage crop "Silphium perfoliatum" under a distribution services agreement. Type and size of partner sought > 500
251-500
SME 51-250
SME 11-50
SME <= 10
R&D Institution
University
Sole proprietor

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