New oilseed crops on the horizon

Journal Article · · Econ. Bot.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02904214· OSTI ID:5720392

Princen, L H

Fats and oils for food uses are now plentiful on a worldwide basis. Tallow, lard and fish oils, as well as vegetable oils, such as those derived from soybean, sunflower, palm, rapeseed, peanut and cottonseed, are often overproduced. Although many of these products are also used for industrial chemicals, they often are not of the most favorable composition for nonfood applications. A search for new oilseed crops with more advantageous oil composition has led to the development of excellent candidates that are now close to commercial acceptance. Among them are Crambe, Limnanthes, Vernonia, Sapium and Simmondsia. Other crops are at a much lower stage of development but also have excellent potential. They include Cuphea, Foeniculum, Stokesia, Lesquerella and Lunaria. One new oilseed crop which is being considered for hydrocarbon-like fuel is the Chinese tallow tree (Sapium Sebiferum). Recent research estimates predict that seed yield could amount to 10,000 lbs. per acre. At 40% seed lipid levels, this can translate to 4000 lbs. per acre of fuel, more than any other plant species now growing in the US. 24 references, 6 figures, 5 tables.

• Research Organization: Dept. of Agriculture, Peoria, IL
• OSTI ID: 5720392
• Journal Information: Econ. Bot.; (United States), Journal Name: Econ. Bot.; (United States) Vol. 37:4; ISSN ECBOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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