Title

Cynara cardunculus Network

Programme

AIR

Funding body

European Union

Contract

AIR CT 93 1089

Duration

3

Period

1995/1997

Planned activities

Two harvesting systems have been developed for different harvesting of Cynara cardunculus. One provide for the separation of different fractions (pappi, seeds and stems) and the other for the harvesting of forage. The firs system is suitable for summer harvesting, whereas the second for autumn collection.