Camelina Reviews

Summary: Camelina is an  emerging short season, climate proof, biofuel crop.  Popularly  hailed as ‘gold of pleasure’  or ‘false flax’,  Camelina plant requires  low agronomic inputs. The seeds are  commercially important as it  includes  35-40% of oil  (rich in  -3 fatty  acid, tocopherols),  27-32%  protein  and  glucosinolates  (GSLs).  Evidences suggest  tha t Europe  and Central  Asia are the landmarks of  Camelina  instigation  owing  to its  use since  Bronze Age. Traditionally,  the oil was used  for culinary purpose,  massage and  as a lamp  fuel. The  oil has been found  to  possess antihypercholesterolemic, antioxidant properties  and  increases  insulin  sensitivity. Recently,  the seed ...

Summary: Recent search for new sources of essential fatty acids, particularly OMEGA-3 fatty acids, led to a renewed interest in the crop camelina. The cultivation of the crop is characterized by a low input. Nitrogen demand is moderate to low and chemical plant protection is not needed. The environmental benefits of the crop and a multipurpose applicability of the oil ...

Summary: In this paper an overview of Camelina sativa as an alternative oilseed crop is discussed in detail as well as how it can be potentially utilized for food, feed and industrial purposes. Link: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-3150379811.html

Summary: Camelina is today one of the most promising biofuel crops that are being developed to alleviate concerns over the use of fossil fuel. Concomitantly, camelina has become part of the debate over the risks and benefits of bioenergy based on cultivated crops. In this article, issues associated with camelina production with special regard to biodiversity impacts, are discussed. Link: ...

Summary: This paper summarizes biological information on three cruciferous weed species: Camelina alyssum, C. microcarpa and C. sativa. C. sativa has attracted renewed interest as an oil crop, because of an adaptation to various climatic conditions, low nutrient requirements and resistance to diseases and pests. In Europe, where it is now widely grown, it has shown considerable potential in the ...

Summary: To gain an understanding of the genetic variation in Camelina, thirty-two lines, grown in a common garden situation during the winter of 2001, were assessed for a number of characteristics. Link: http://www.extsoilcrop.colostate.edu/CropVar/documents/oilseeds/alternative_oil/oilseed_crops_for_australia.pdf

Summary: This book chapter provides a literature review on the topics camelina history, biology, agronomics and breeding. Furthermore, it covers the potential of camelina as feedstock for the production of biofuels and discusses the political, social and environmental issues associated with the production of biofuels from camelina. In summary, the prospects of developing improved germplasms/cultivars of camelina are promising. Link: ...

Summary: A three year study established that camelina is a very suitable crop to grow in Ireland, producing 2.5 t/ha of high quality seed (42-47% oil) with no agrochemical inputs required. The oil contains 35 to 40% linolenic acid compared to 8% in rape and soya oils. The oil does not deteriorate during refining or storage and can be used ...