New crops for arid lands. [Jojoba; Buffalo gourd; Bladderpod; Gumweed]

Journal Article · Fri Sep 28 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.225.4669.1445· OSTI ID:6031737

Hinman, C W

Five plants are described that could be grown commercially under arid conditions. Once the most valuable component has been obtained from each plant (rubber from guayule; seed oil from jojoba, buffalo gourd, and bladderpod; and resin from gumweed), the remaining material holds potential for useful products as well as fuel. It is difficult to realize the full potential of arid land plants, however, because of the complexities of developing the necessary agricultural and industrial infrastructure simultaneously. To do so, multicompany efforts or cooperative efforts between government and the private sector will be required.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Arizona, Tucson
• OSTI ID: 6031737
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Vol. 225:4669
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

09 BIOMASS FUELS
29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
ARID LANDS
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
AGRICULTURE
BIOMASS
BUFFALO GOURD
CROPS
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
JOJOBA
ENERGY SOURCES
INDUSTRY
PLANTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SHRUBS
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