4.5 Review

National winter oilseeds review for potential in the US Mid-South: Pennycress, Canola, and Camelina

Related references

Note: Only part of the references are listed.
Review Agricultural Engineering

Camelina seed harvesting, storing, pretreating, and processing to recover oil: A review

Vlada B. Veljkovic et al.

Summary: This paper provides an overview of the initial steps of camelina-based production process, including plant cultivation and harvesting, seed pretreatment, and oil recovery. The characteristics of camelina plant and seed are briefly described, and the important issues of camelina seed harvesting, cleaning, drying, storing, and pretreating are discussed. The focus of the paper is on oil recovery from pretreated seed, emphasizing the traits of various recovery methods and the physicochemical properties and composition of camelina oil. The traditional, actual, and prospective uses of camelina seed, oil, meal, and straw are also briefly overviewed.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2022)

Review Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Use of Camelina sativa and By-Products in Diets for Dairy Cows: A Review

Roshan Riaz et al.

Summary: Camelina sativa, also known as false flax, is an oilseed crop with wide adaptability and environmental benefits. Its seeds and derivatives have nutritional value comparable to other feed products. However, the presence of anti-nutritional factors has led to regulations on inclusion levels. Studies on its effects on dairy cows are controversial, but there seems to be no impact on metabolic hormones at appropriate inclusion levels. The inclusion of camelina by-products in dairy cow diets can improve the fatty acid composition of milk, although there may be concerns about milk fat percentage and trans fatty acid isomers at higher inclusion rates.

ANIMALS (2022)

Article Agronomy

Winter-type oilseed pennycress crop staging guide

Kyle Verhoff et al.

Summary: Oilseed pennycress is a potential new oilseed crop, but lacks mature management resources. However, winter types of this crop may have significant value in summer annual rotations in the U.S. Midwest. Utilizing a common growth staging system would provide a foundation for future management guides and pesticide labeling practices, and ensure appropriate management practices are implemented at the right growth stages.

CROP FORAGE & TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT (2022)

Article Agronomy

Effect of winter canola cultivar on seed yield, oil, and protein content

Kyle D. McGeary et al.

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different nitrogen fertilizer rates on winter canola. The results showed that nitrogen rates had significant effects on winter mortality, yield, oil and protein content, and seedpod shatter resistance. There were no significant differences among cultivars for these traits.

AGROSYSTEMS GEOSCIENCES & ENVIRONMENT (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Surface runoff and nutrient dynamics in cover crop-soybean systems in the Upper Midwest

Sharon L. Weyers et al.

Summary: This study found that winter cover crops have the potential to reduce nutrient loss in surface runoff, but the actual impact depends on specific regions and crop types. Winter cover crops have an influence on surface water quality and can help reduce runoff and total suspended solids during high-intensity spring rains.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (2021)

Article Fisheries

Oil from transgenic Camelina sativa as a source of EPA and DHA in feed for European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.)

M. B. Betancor et al.

Summary: The study showed that a genetically modified Camelina oil can replace fish oil without detrimental effects on the growth or feed efficiency of European seabass, while also improving the nutritional quality of the fish fillet.

AQUACULTURE (2021)

Article Agronomy

Diagnosis of camelina seed yield and quality across an on-farm experimental network

Margot Leclere et al.

Summary: Studies on camelina performance in northern France showed that major limiting factors affecting yield and quality variations were nitrogen crop status, downy mildew, and weed biomass. Understanding these factors can help improve camelina performance through selecting resistant genotypes, managing nitrogen fertilization, and adjusting sowing dates.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY (2021)

Article Entomology

Weather and landscape influences on pollinator visitation of flowering winter oilseeds (field pennycress and winter camelina)

Frank Forcella et al.

Summary: Field pennycress and winter camelina produce abundant pollen and nectar, attracting various beneficial pollinating insects. Visitation rates of different insect groups varied across locations and were influenced by site and weather characteristics. The study highlights the importance of understanding the factors affecting pollinator visitation in these crops.

JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

The case for camelina-derived aviation biofuel: Sustainability underpinnings from a holistic assessment approach

Eleazer P. Resurreccion et al.

Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive evaluation of a novel cracking alternative for producing aviation biofuel from plant oil using lipids from Camelina sativa L. A high-resolution spatially explicit life cycle assessment and technoeconomic analysis were used to demonstrate the sustainability of camelina. Results indicated the potential for significant biofuel production from growing camelina on wheat-producing lands in several states, with promising reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and profitability prospects.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2021)

Article Agronomy

Winter survival response of canola to meteorological variables and adaptative areas for current canola germplasm in the United States

Mario A. Secchi et al.

Summary: This research aimed to identify meteorological factors affecting winter canola survival, build probabilistic response models based on historical meteorological data, and define areas of adaptation for current germplasm. Cold periods were classified into three clusters based on survival rates, with a large area in the US south of 35 degrees N latitude identified as having greater potential for overwintering success. Genotype survival groups were identified based on the impact of meteorological conditions, with farmers in regions with more favorable conditions potentially open to introducing winter canola to diversify farming systems.

AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY (2021)

Article Agronomy

Interseeded pennycress and camelina yield and influence on row crops

Swetabh Patel et al.

Summary: This study examined the effects of field pennycress and winter camelina as oilseed cover crops in corn-soybean rotations, finding that late interseeding of PC and WC resulted in higher oilseed yield yet lower overall yields in corn and soybean. PC and WC reduced relay-soybean grain yield, but corn grain yield and quality were not affected following relay soybean. The study does not recommend relay cropping soybean with PC and WC in the upper Midwest based on the results.

AGRONOMY JOURNAL (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Techno-economic analysis of hydroprocessed renewable jet fuel production from pennycress oilseed

Seyed Hashem Mousavi-Avval et al.

Summary: Commercial production of jet fuel from pennycress, a potential low-cost feedstock, was assessed for technical feasibility and costs, with the study showing the potential for achieving economic viability at the commercial scale.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Environmental trade-offs of relay-cropping winter cover crops with soybean in a maize-soybean cropping system

Andrea Cecchin et al.

Summary: Winter camelina and field pennycress can be used as winter-hardy cover crops in the U.S. upper Midwest, providing ecosystem services and additional income for farmers. A study compared their environmental performance in a maize-soybean cropping system, finding that they were effective in reducing eutrophication potential and water soil erosion, with lower global warming potential when not fertilized with nitrogen.

AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Techno-economic analysis of Camelina-derived hydroprocessed renewable jet fuel within the US context

Jacob Shila et al.

Summary: This study examines the techno-economic analysis of producing Camelina-derived HRJ fuel in Montana via the HDO pathway, showing a breakeven price of $0.87 per liter over a 20-year operating period. Depending on the operating period and source of hydrogen, the breakeven price of HRJ fuel varies between $0.87 and $1.44 per liter when using on-site hydrogen or $0.75 and $1.26 per liter when purchasing hydrogen. Additionally, there is a capital cost penalty of $0.13 to $0.15 per liter for investors producing hydrogen on-site.

APPLIED ENERGY (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Techno-economic assessment of biodiesel production from canola oil through ultrasonic cavitation

Ali Gholami et al.

Summary: Ultrasonic cavitation has proven to be effective in enhancing oil-alcohol contact surface in biodiesel production. Compared to conventional mechanical stirring, it offers lower total investment, reduced product costs, and higher net present value and internal rate of return. Additionally, it results in decreased energy consumption and waste production.

ENERGY REPORTS (2021)

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Field pennycress (Thlaspi arvenseL.) has potential as an interseeded cover crop

Sam E. Wortman

RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS (2020)

Article Agronomy

Establishing winter annual cover crops by interseeding into Maize and Soybean

Yesuf Assen Mohammed et al.

AGRONOMY JOURNAL (2020)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Crop growth and productivity of winter camelina in response to sowing date in the northwestern Corn Belt of the USA

Alex Wittenberg et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2020)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Winter and summer annual biotypes of camelina have different morphology and seed characteristics

Alex Wittenberg et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2019)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Can winter camelina, crambe, and brown mustard reduce soybean cyst nematode populations?

Krishna Acharya et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2019)

Article Environmental Sciences

Reduced Potential for Nitrogen Loss in Cover Crop-Soybean Relay Systems in a Cold Climate

Sharon Weyers et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (2019)

Article Agronomy

Nitrogen Fertilizer and Irrigation Effects on Seed Yield and Oil in Camelina

Kevin F. Bronson et al.

AGRONOMY JOURNAL (2019)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Salinity tolerance of germinating alternative oilseeds

Heather L. Matthees et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2018)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Winter camelina seed yield and quality responses to harvest time

Maninder K. Walia et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2018)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Camelina growth and yield response to sowing depth and rate in the northern Corn Belt USA

R. W. Gesch et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2017)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Early planting dates maximize winter annual field pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) yield and oil content

Heather L. Dose et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2017)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Camelina uses, genetics, genomics, production, and management

Marisol Berti et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2016)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Influence of nitrogen and sulfur application on camelina performance under dryland conditions

Henry Y. Sintim et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2015)

Article Plant Sciences

Metabolite fingerprinting of pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) embryos to assess active pathways during oil synthesis

Enkhtuul Tsogtbaatar et al.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY (2015)

Article Agronomy

Dual Cropping Winter Camelina with Soybean in the Northern Corn Belt

R. W. Gesch et al.

AGRONOMY JOURNAL (2014)

Article Agronomy

Camelina Growing Degree Hour and Base Temperature Requirements

B. L. Allen et al.

AGRONOMY JOURNAL (2014)

Article Agricultural Engineering

A life cycle assessment of pennycress (Thlaspi aruense L.) -derived jet fuel and diesel

Jiqing Fan et al.

BIOMASS & BIOENERGY (2013)

Article Energy & Fuels

Biodiesel from Camelina sativa: A comprehensive characterisation

Camelia Ciubota-Rosie et al.

Article Agricultural Engineering

Camelina seed yield response to nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus fertilizer in South Central Chile

Alejandro Solis et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2013)

Article Agronomy

Camelina: Planting date and method effects on stand establishment and seed yield

William F. Schillinger et al.

FIELD CROPS RESEARCH (2012)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Seeding date influence on camelina seed yield, yield components, and oil content in Chile

Marisol Berti et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2011)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Camelina-Derived Jet Fuel and Diesel: Sustainable Advanced Biofuels

David R. Shonnard et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY (2010)

Review Plant Sciences

Diseases of Camelina sativa (false flax)

G. Seguin-Swartz et al.

CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY (2009)