Room: Poster Area
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12:45 CEST
Session code 1DV.4
Sustainable integrated agricultural management practices - Prospects of a sustainable production of biomass
Mechanical Harvesting Assessment of Guayule at Different Growth Stages for Sustainable Rubber Production
Short Introductive summary
Guayule (Parthenium argentatum) is a promising alternative source of natural rubber, particularly suited for cultivation in arid and semi-arid regions. However, its commercial viability is hindered by the lack of dedicated harvesting machinery. This study presents the results of two experimental trials conducted to evaluate the mechanical harvesting performance of guayule at different growth stages and with various plant varieties. The trials aimed to assess biomass recovery, operational efficiency, and the adaptability of existing machinery to this novel crop.
Presenter
Simone BERGONZOLI
Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria, CREA-IT, ITALY
Presenter's biography
Agronomist, PhD in agricultural engineering I work since 2010 at CREA dealing with crop harvesting, biomass feedstock, energy crops and agroforestry
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Co-authors:
L. Pari, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria, Monterotondo, ITALY
S. Bergonzoli, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria, Monterotondo, ITALY
Session reference: 1DV.4.16