Tobacco is described as a model plant used to study the effect of genetic interventions on biomass production, lignin formation and plant growth. In addition, tobacco has been studied for its ability to produce seed oil in established and new varieties devoid of nicotine. One of these health-friendly variety, Solaris, has been patented for the high amount of seeds and seed oil of good quality for transformation into biofuels. The chapter gives an overview on the economic measures and debate on biofuels and alternative fuels of second generation in Europe and around the world. Sustainability issues in this field are presented. Finally, Solaris pilot plants in South Africa are discussed from a sustainable economy point of view.
Tobacco seed oil for biofuels.
Poltronieri p
2016
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Tobacco is described as a model plant used to study the effect of genetic interventions on biomass production, lignin formation and plant growth. In addition, tobacco has been studied for its ability to produce seed oil in established and new varieties devoid of nicotine. One of these health-friendly variety, Solaris, has been patented for the high amount of seeds and seed oil of good quality for transformation into biofuels. The chapter gives an overview on the economic measures and debate on biofuels and alternative fuels of second generation in Europe and around the world. Sustainability issues in this field are presented. Finally, Solaris pilot plants in South Africa are discussed from a sustainable economy point of view.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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