Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. NS Priora Forage and Honey Plant

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. is an annual fodder plant that originates from North America and is grown as an ornamental (decorative), honey and medicinal plant in the Hydrophillaceae family. This species' physiologically active chemicals make it a potentially powerful material for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Phacelia tanacetifolia is utilized as a mulch because of its high soil absorption of calcium and phosphate, as a fodder plant because it inhibits erosion and acts as a nematode-free soil biocleaner, and as a monoculture or in 1:1 combination with other plants, such as field pea (Pisum sativum ssp. sativum var. arvense L.). Honey, pollen, venom, and other goods made by bees are becoming more and more popular. A wealth of nutrients and biologically active substances, including antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, antiinflammatory, immunostimulant, antiallergic, and analgesic properties, can be found in honey and bee pollen. This study aimed to assess the productivity of a Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. NS Priora cultivar was cultivated in Serbia. The Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops' experimental plots at Bački Petrovac, close to Novi Sad, were used for the experiment. The phacelia NS Priora productivity parameters, biomass yield (t ha-1), grain yield (kg ha-1), and honey yield (kg ha-1), were measured. All of the parameters that were examined showed high values for variety NS Priora (9 t ha-1; 815 kg ha-1 and 780 kg ha-1). Phacelia is a popular plant to grow because it produces high-quality pollen and nectar. The results show that NS Priora can be successfully grown and is a great bee pasture.