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Journal Article 
Insight into bioeconomy. Solidago canadensis as a valid resource. Brief review 
Zihare, L; Blumberga, D; , 
2017 
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV 
AMSTERDAM 
275-280 
WOS:000426437200040 
The introduction of bioeconomy leads to search of new high added value bio products that can be obtained from local natural resources that have not been used or are used with low added value. One of which is invasive species. In this desk study many of articles have been investigated to find potential use for the Solidago canadensis resource. As the results show that variety of possibilities is extensive, and the species contains antimicrobial, antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal qualities that is important to use in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, medicine, cosmetics etc. Significant research is done in field of extracts and essential oil. Results show that all parts of S. canadensis can be used for obtaining a product. More research is advised in case of biorefinery and environmental application. (C) 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. 
Valtere, S; 
International Scientific Conference on Environmental and Climate Technologies (CONECT ) 
Riga, LATVIA