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 ...
