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Breeding and Engineering Non-Food Crops For Biodiesel
Breeding and Engineering Non-Food Crops For Biodiesel
Bio-Fuels
Rapeseed (Europe)
Soybean (US)
Jatropha (Africa, India)
Castor Bean (Africa, China, S. America)
Palm Oil (Tropical areas)
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Glycerin
BioDiesel is here
Farming
Crushing
Biodiesel
Biodiesel Production
Glycerin
Market
Crop Oil
Higher cetane
Greater lubricity
Superior detergency
Higher flash point
Benefits
More mileage
Greater horsepower
Less smoke
Smoother running engines
Quicker starts
Longer engine life
Reduced maintenance
Biodiesel Advantages
Produced from renewable materials eco friendly / closed CO2 cycle.
Local & self production less reliance on foreign oil.
Contains practically no sulfur (0.001%) non toxic.
Considerably decreases emissions (up to 50%).
Easily decomposes does not harm soil or ground water.
Biodiesel is not hazardous material (flashpoint above 110C).
Eligible as fuels under international standards & specifications (world-wide).
Eligible for CDM (Clean Development Mechanism - Kyoto Treaty).
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Biodiesel Drawbacks
Biodiesel can be corrosive to rubber materials.
Biodiesel is not necessarily more economic than
regular diesel. Depend on the plants, their
related processes and, other incentives.
Biodiesel can last up to 6 months. In 6-12
months need to be treated.
US Existing BD Plants
US Biodiesel Market
US Biodiesel
Consumption
US Biodiesel
Production
3000
5
4.5
2500
Revenues ($ Million)
3
1500
2.5
2
1000
1.5
1
500
0.5
0
0
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Year
2005
2006
2007
3.5
2000
: Projections
5B L/yr 2006
2010 12B L/yr
2020 25B L/yr
38%
US
18%
75%
:Source
Biodiesel
2020
Global
Market
,Survey
Oct. 2006
2005
Western Europe (D, FR, IT, UK, etc.)
main producers and consumers 75% of
world
Eastern Europe & N. America 2nd
largest markets
Asia although significant market yet,
relatively small
30%
2010
Western Europe (D, FR, IT, UK) main
producers and consumers 38% of world
Asia will become the 2nd largest market
)(China, India consumption & production
Eastern Europe & N. America 3rd largest
markets, with US as the single largest
consumer 18% of world
Kg
oil/ha
Liters
oil/ha
US
gal/acre
Oil Content
Castor beans
1188
1413
151
50% - 55%
Coconut
2260
2689
287
70%
Corn (maize)
145
172
18
12%
Cotton
273
325
35
13% - 15%
Jatropha
1590
1892
202
30% - 35%
Palm oil
5000
5950
635
35%
Peanuts
890
1059
113
36%
Rapeseed
1000
1190
127
37%
Soybean
375
446
48
15%
Sunflower
800
952
102
32%
Source: www.journeyforever.com Jan. 2007 This data is compiled from a wide variety of sources.
The yield figures are most useful as comparative estimates, crop yields vary widely.
Jatropha curcas
Superior Varieties
Development
Complete Cultivation Process
Harvest & Post Harvest
IP Protection
Complete Field Support
-------Seeds
Growth
Yield
Harvest ...
Castor bean
Superior Varieties
Development
Complete Cultivation Process
Harvest & Post Harvest
IP Protection
Complete Field Support
-------Seeds
Growth
Yield
Harvest ...
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Ornamental
Castor plant
Regeneration of Jatropha
curcas in tissue culture
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