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Research Summary: Economics of Dryland Camelina Biofuels Production

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Is it economical to produce camelina for biodiesel? How do the economics work when its product is integrated as biofuel and livestock feed?

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The recent focus on camelina production in the western United States has been generated by an interest in establishing this oilseed as a rotational crop …

April 3, 2019April 12, 2019

Research Summary: Near-Infrared (NIR) Analysis Provides Efficient Evaluation of Biomass Samples

Near-infrared analysis allows plant breeders and biorefiners to rapidly measure the composition of a biomass sample.

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Researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) have found that genetic, management, storage, and environmental factors affect the chemical composition of switchgrass samples. Using a database of …

April 3, 2019April 12, 2019

Poplar (Populus spp.) Trees for Biofuel Production

If you are looking for a comprehensive article on poplar for biofuel production, this is for you.

Second year growth on poplars at the Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest demonstration site near Jefferson, OR.

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Current and Potential Use as a Biofuel
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Poplars (Populus spp.) are popular trees …

April 3, 2019April 12, 2019

Castor Bean for Biofuel Production

Figure 1. Castor bean plant. Source: www.library.illinois.edu/vex/toxic/castor/8-29-13.jpg.

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Castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) has been used for many years as an industrial oilseed crop because of its high seed oil content ( ~50%), unique fatty acid composition (high in ricinoleic acid)and lubricity, potentially high oil yields (from <100 to >250 gallons/acre have been reported), and its ability to grow under varying …

April 3, 2019April 15, 2019

Research Summary: Sequestration of Carbon by Shrub Willow Offsets Greenhouse Gas Emissions

View down the alley of a shrub willow biomass energy crop in the third growing season at SUNY-ESF. Photo: Timothy Volk.

Grown for biofuel, energy-efficient shrub willow sequesters carbon below-ground, life-cycle assessment shows.

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Shrub willow is a short-rotation woody biomass crop that could be an important part of our renewable energy future. By sequestering carbon in below-ground biomass, it can …

April 3, 2019April 12, 2019

Control Weeds in Switchgrass (Panicum Virgatum L.) Grown for Biomass

Manage weeds immediately, with mowing and herbicides, when seeding switchgrass grown for biomass. Weed competition is the most common cause of failure.

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Control Weeds in Seeding Year
Weed Control in Established Switchgrass
Growing Switchgrass on Grassland
Using Herbicides
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Switchgrass has a reputation for being difficult to establish and requiring three years to reach an acceptable stand. Due to advancements …

April 3, 2019April 12, 2019

Plant Breeders Create New and Better Switchgrass Varieties for Biofuels

Through innovations such as new hybrids, delayed flowering, and genomics, plant breeders hope to double biomass yields of switchgrass and other bioenergy crops by 2020.

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The Attractions of Switchgrass
New Goals for Plant Breeders
Going After More Biomass
Other Genetics Goals
Creating Biofuels Crops for the Future
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As plant breeders develop perennial crops dedicated to bioenergy, they use innovations such …

April 3, 2019April 12, 2019

Research Summary: Research Finds Strong Genetic Diversity in Switchgrass Gene Pools

Genetic diversity in native switchgrass populations will benefit new varieties developed for biofuel production and ecosystem services.

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Dr. Mike Casler, USDA ARS Plant Breeder has helped lead efforts to improve switchgrass yield 40%.

Identification of gene pools and their geographic patterns will help in the development of new …

April 3, 2019April 12, 2019

Bioenergy Resources from the Sun Grant Initiative

Funded by USDOT, USDA and DOE

The Sun Grant Initiative is a national network of land-grant universities and national laboratories partnering to help build a bio-based economy.

The Sun Grant Initiative facilitates communication and partnership development between universities, national laboratories, federal and state governments, the private sector and public interest groups to lead the nation towards a renewable, sustainable, domestic energy industry. Sun Grant Centers are also charged with reviving America’s farming communities by placing an emphasis on rural economic …

April 3, 2019April 12, 2019

Camelina for Biofuel Production

Camelina is a feedstock for biodiesel. Info on production and challenges; specific guides for US growing regions.

Camelina Research at Sustainable Oils http://www.susoils.com/camelina/researchadv.php

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Camelina (Camelina Sativa L. Crantz), sometimes called “false flax” is a member of the mustard (brassica) family. It contains 30 to 40% oil by weight. The oil is mostly unsaturated (90%) and is high in Omega-3 fatty acids making it useful …

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Research Summary: Economics of Dryland Camelina Biofuels Production

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Research Summary: Near-Infrared (NIR) Analysis Provides Efficient Evaluation of Biomass Samples

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Poplar (Populus spp.) Trees for Biofuel Production

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Castor Bean for Biofuel Production

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Research Summary: Sequestration of Carbon by Shrub Willow Offsets Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Control Weeds in Switchgrass (Panicum Virgatum L.) Grown for Biomass

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Plant Breeders Create New and Better Switchgrass Varieties for Biofuels

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Research Summary: Research Finds Strong Genetic Diversity in Switchgrass Gene Pools

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Bioenergy Resources from the Sun Grant Initiative

Camelina for Biofuel Production

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