Sunflowers versus soybeans
Journal Article
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· Agric. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7010688
While both soybeans and sunflowers provide oil and protein, sunflowers offer the higher potential yield of oil per hectare. Research to modify vegetable oils to improve their fuel properties is suggested, particularly on improving the characteristics of the oil as a fuel for diesel engines.
- Research Organization:
- Agricultural Engineering Dept, Louisiana State University
- OSTI ID:
- 7010688
- Journal Information:
- Agric. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Agric. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 61:10; ISSN AGENA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
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