Abstract Rapeseed is one of the world’s major oilseeds, and rapeseed oil is produced by pressing of the seeds. This process results in the production of a low-economic-value by-product, rapeseed… Canola as a new crop for California: a simulation study.
Does rapeseed oil production affect the environment?
Therefore, the environmental effect of rapeseed oil production at the agricultural stage should be analyzed. Agricultural production accounts for more than 90% of human water consumption ( Hoekstra and Mekonnen 2012 ), and has brought a large amount of energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Is rapeseed an oil crop?
1. Introduction ]. The youngest species, B. napus, is commonly used as an oil crop and has several common names—rapeseed, oilseed rape, and colza. ]. Rapeseed originated from spontaneous hybridization ].
What should China do about rapeseed oil production?
Industrial layout should be adjusted to shorten the transportation distance. Pesticides use in the hilly region of southern China should be reduced. As the largest consumer of rapeseed oil in the world, China should consider the environmental effect of rapeseed oil production.