Camelina – will this emerging biodiesel benefit biodiversity? – E. Small -Biodiversity Vol 14 No. 2 2013

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.