Vernonia galamensis, potential new crop source of epoxy acid
Journal Article
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· Econ. Bot.; (United States)
Vernonia galamensis is a good source of seed oil rich in epoxy acid, which can be used to manufacture plastic formulations, protective coatings, and other products. Seed from a natural stand in Ethiopia contained 31% epoxy acid. Under cultivation in Kenya, this unimproved germ plasm produced a substantial yield of seed with 32% epoxy acid. This African species has good natural seed retention and is a promising new crop for semiarid tropical areas. 11 references.
- Research Organization:
- Dept. of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD
- OSTI ID:
- 5499606
- Journal Information:
- Econ. Bot.; (United States), Journal Name: Econ. Bot.; (United States) Vol. 40:1; ISSN ECBOA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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