IDEA #670RI1 High-oleic Crop Varieties As Source Of Biodiesel

Specifi cation The plants are annual varieties of spring and winter crops (turnip x wild cabbage hybrid, turnip, false fl ax, fodder radish). The Phytopal, Ramira, Peremoha, Euro 12, and Raiduha varieties bred at the NBG have been recorded in the State Register of Plant Varieties of Ukraine. Yield of seeds, t/ha Oil content, % Oil output, kg/ha Oil energy production, Gkal/ha Output of biofuel from by-product material, t/ha Energy production of by-product material, Gkal/ha Protein content, t/ha >40 ≤1.0 2.5-3.0 35-47 800-1400 50-90 5-6 Advantages The high-oleic varieties surpass the similar crops in terms of winter hardiness and drought resistance; they have a higher productivity and a better quality of phyto-material; can be used as alternative to the conventional oil crops (rapeseed and sunfl ower) for rotation Areas of Application The varieties are to be used in agriculture and energy sector for producing biodiesel, solid biofuels, and well-balanced fodders (as by-products) Stage of Development. Suggestions for Commercialization IRL3, TRL3 The commercial use of varieties is governed by license agreements. Seeds and recommendations on plant cultivation and use are provided IPR Protection IPR3