From DHARRIS@upei.caFri Nov 3 20:44:36 1995 Date: Fri, 03 Nov 1995 13:13:07 -0400 (AST) From: Donald Harris To: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." Subject: Re: Canola September 25, 1995 CANOLA BIBLIOGRAPHY Agricola 1 of 46 Marked in Search: #4 AU: Guerche,-P.; Primard,-C. TI: Spring and winter rapeseed varieties. SO: Plant-microb-biotechnol-res-ser. Cambridge [England] ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1992-. 1995. v. 3 p. 125-136. CN: DNAL TP248.27.P55P54 LA: English 2 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Uzunova,-M.; Ecke,-W.; Weissleder,-K.; Robbelen,-G. TI: Mapping the genome of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). I. Construction of an RFLP linkage map and localization of QTLs for seed glucosinolate content. SO: Theor-appl-genet. Berlin, W. Ger. : Springer International. Feb 1995. v. 90 (2) p. 194-201. CN: DNAL 442.8-Z8 LA: English AB: A linkage map of the rapeseed genome comprising 204 RFLP markers, 2 RAPD markers, and 1 phenotypic marker was constructed using a F1 derived doubled haploid population obtained from a cross between the winter rapeseed varieties 'Mansholt's Hamburger Raps' and 'Samourai'. The mapped markers were distributed on 19 linkage groups covering 1441 cM. About 43% of these markers proved to be of dominant nature; 36% of the mapped marker loci were duplicated, and conserved linkage arrangements indicated duplicated regions in the rapeseed genome. Deviation from Mendelian segregation ratios was observed for 27.8% of the markers. Most of these markers were clustered in 7 large blocks on 7 linkage groups, indicating an equal number of effective factors responsible for the skewed segregations. Using cDNA probes for the genes of acyl-carrier-protein (ACP) and beta ketoacyl-ACP-synthase I (KASI) we were able to map three and two loci, respectively, for these genes. The linkage map was used to localize QTLs for seed glucosinolate content by interval mapping. Four QTLs could be mapped on four linkage groups, giving a minimum number of factors involved in the genetic control of this trait. The estimated effects of the mapped QTLs explain about 74% of the difference between both parental lines and about 61.7% of the phenotypic variance observed in the doubled haploid mapping population. 3 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Herbek,-J.; Murdock,-L. TI: Cultural practices. SO: ID-Univ-Ky-Coop-Ext-Serv. Lexington, Ky. : The Service. Sept 1992. (114) p. 11-15. CN: DNAL S544.3.K4K42 LA: English 4 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Prestbye,-L.S.; Welty,-L.E. TI: Evaluation of winter brassica varieties for forage production. SO: Mont-agresearch. [Bozeman, Mont.] : Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, Montana State University,. Fall 1993. v. 10 (2) p. 11-14. CN: DNAL S451.M9M9 LA: English 5 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Sweet,-J.B.; Knight,-C.; Pope,-S.J.; Sparks,-T. TI: Disease resistance and fungicide response in oilseed rape varieties. SO: Asp-appl-biol. Wellesbourne, Warwick : The Association of Applied Biologists. 1989. (23) p. 427-437. CN: DNAL QH301.A76 LA: English 6 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Ramans,-M. TI: Oilseed rape breeding for politics or varietal improvement. SO: Asp-appl-biol. Wellesbourne, Warwick : The Association of Applied Biologists. 1989. (23) p. 47-56. CN: DNAL QH301.A76 LA: English 7 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Morgan,-A.G.; Cooke,-R.J. TI: Quality testing in oilseed rape. SO: Asp-appl-biol. Wellesbourne, Warwick : The Association of Applied Biologists. 1989. (23) p. 37-46. CN: DNAL QH301.A76 LA: English 8 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Moore,-S.H.; Boquet,-D.J.; Harrison,-S.A.; Rabb,-J.L.; Robertson,-C.A.-III.; Frazier,-J.s. TI: Performance of spring and winter canola varieties in Louisiana, 1990-91. SO: LAES-mimeo-ser. [Baton Rouge?] : Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, Louisiana State University, Agricultural Center, 1983-. [1991?]. (60) 21 p. CN: DNAL S541.5.L8L34 LA: English 9 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Wallsgrove,-R.M.; Bennett,-R.; Donald,-A.; Kiddle,-G.; Porter,-A.; Doughty,-K. TI: The biochemical basis for the differential response of oilseed rape varieties to infection and stress. SO: Asp-appl-biol. Wellesbourne, Warwick : The Association of Applied Biologists. 1993. (34) p. 155-161. CN: DNAL QH301.A76 LA: English 10 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Yusuf,-R.I.; Bullock,-D.G. TI: Effect of several production factors on two varieties of rapeseed in the central United States. SO: J-Plant-Nutr. New York, N.Y. : Marcel Dekker. 1993. v. 16 (7) p. 1279-1288. CN: DNAL QK867.J67 LA: English AB: Two varieties of winter rapeseed (Brassica napus) (Cobra and Liborius) were planted at Brownstown, IL to evaluate the effect of planting date, nitrogen (N) rate, N application timing, and tillage on grain yield and oil content of the grain, grain moisture, plant lodging, winter survival, and plant N content. Results indicated that planting rapeseed approximately one to two weeks prior to winter wheat in this region is preferable to planting earlier. Grain yield showed a significant linear increase with delayed planting date from 25 August to 24 September. Grain yield also increased quadratically with increasing N rate (with an optimum of about 250 kg N/ha) and increased (0.15 Mg/ha) due to splitting the N fertilizer into two even applications. An increase in grain yield was accompanied by an increase in grain moisture with Liborius (late maturing) having significantly greater grain moisture than Cobra. Winter survival increased linearly with delayed planting date but, was accompanied by a significant quadratic increase in plant lodging. Chisel, as compared to disk tillage, increased plant lodging slightly, but decreased winter survival slightly. Neither delayed planting, N rate, nor splitting of spring N affected oil content. Liborius produced significantly more oil than did Cobra. 11 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Rakow,-G.; Downey,-R.K. TI: Profit summer rape. SO: Can-J-Plant-Sci-Rev-Can-Phytotech. Ottawa : Agricultural Institute of Canada. Jan 1993. v. 73 (1) p. 187-188. CN: DNAL 450-C16 LA: English; Summary in: French 12 of 46 Marked in Search: #12 AU: Berglund,-D.R.; McKay,-K. TI: Canola production. SO: NDSU-Ext-Serv-Publ-N-D-State-Univ. Fargo, N.D. : The University. Apr 1992. (A-686, rev.) 7 p. CN: DNAL S544.3.N9C46 LA: English 13 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Juska,-A.; Busch,-L. TI: The production of knowledge and the production of commodities: the case of rapeseed technoscience. SO: Rural-sociol. Bozeman, Mont. : Rural Sociological Society. Winter 1994. v. 59 (4) p. 581-597. CN: DNAL 281.28-R88 LA: English AB: A crucial issue in the theory of technological change--the transformation of knowledge into commodities in agriculture--is examined through the role that technoscience played in the transformation of rapeseed (Brassica campestris and B. napus) from a minor crop used largely for marine lubricants into a major global competitor in edible oil markets. The study is based on a content analysis of the worldwide bibliography of rapeseed. A network approach is used to show that emergence and successful development of the rapeseed commodity subsector included three simultaneously occurring and interacting developments: production of new knowledge, modification of commodities, and extension of rapeseed production networks. Implications of the network approach for the analysis of agricultural development are discussed. 14 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Murdock,-L.; Herbek,-J.; Riggins,-S.K. TI: Canola production & management. Introduction. SO: ID-Univ-Ky-Coop-Ext-Serv. Lexington, Ky. : The Service. Sept 1992. (114) p. 1. CN: DNAL S544.3.K4K42 LA: English 15 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 TI: Canola production and management. SO: ID-Univ-Ky-Coop-Ext-Serv. Lexington, Ky. : The Service. Sept 1992. (114) 50 p. CN: DNAL S544.3.K4K42 LA: English 16 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Melfi,-J.A.; Withers,-R.V. TI: Rapeseed: an alternative crop for Idaho. SO: Bull-Univ-Ida,-Coll-Agric. Moscow : Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station, 1953-. July 1993. (EXP 752) 12 p. CN: DNAL 100-Id14 LA: English 17 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Tapper,-S. TI: The increase in oilseed rape production and its effects on vertebrate herbivores. SO: Asp-appl-biol. Wellesbourne, Warwick : The Association of Applied Biologists. 1989. (23) p. 365-370. CN: DNAL QH301.A76 LA: English 18 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Bearman,-M. TI: The oilseed rape market in the United Kingdom. SO: Asp-appl-biol. Wellesbourne, Warwick : The Association of Applied Biologists. 1989. (23) p. 1-8. CN: DNAL QH301.A76 LA: English 19 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Burton,-R.O.-Jr.; Claassen,-K.S. TI: Measurement of farm risk: Alberta crop production: comment. SO: Can-j-agric-econ. Ottawa : Canadian Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Society,. Nov 1993. v. 41 (3) p. 357-364. CN: DNAL 281.8-C16 LA: English 20 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Schoney,-R.A. TI: Canola production potential in the high prairies and midwest United States. SO: Can-J-Agric-Econ-Rev-Can-Econ-Rurale. Ottawa : Canadian Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Society. Dec 1992. v. 40 (4) p. 663-676. CN: DNAL 281.8-C16 LA: English 21 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Ferguson,-J.M.; Fike,-W.T.; Fortenbery,-T.R. TI: Canola production in North Carolina. SO: AG-N-C-Agric-Ext-Serv-N-C-State-Univ. Raleigh, N.C. : The Service. Aug 1992. (465) 4 p. CN: DNAL S544.3.N6N62 LA: English 22 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Mumey,-G.; Burden,-B.; Boyda,-A. TI: Measurement of farm risk: Alberta crop production. SO: Can-J-Agric-Econ-Rev-Can-Econ-Rurale. Ottawa : Canadian Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Society. Mar 1992. v. 40 (1) p. 71-91. CN: DNAL 281.8-C16 LA: English 23 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Shroyer,-J.P.; Mosier,-D.G.; Devlin,-D.L. TI: Rapeseed production in Kansas. SO: Ag-Facts-Kans-State-Univ-Coop-Ext-Serv. [Manhattan, Kan.] : The Service. May 1987. (159) 2 p. CN: DNAL S63.A33 LA: English 24 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: States,-A.E. TI: Canola and the common market, a producer's perspective. SO: Outlook-Proc-Agric-Outlook-Conf-U-S-Dep-Agric. Washington, D.C. : The Department. 1992. (68th) p. 321-324. CN: DNAL 1.90-C2OU8 LA: English 25 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: O'Donovan,-J.T. TI: Seed yields of canola and volunteer barley as influenced by their relative times of emergence. SO: Can-J-Plant-Sci-Rev-Can-Phytotech. Ottawa : Agricultural Institute of Canada. Jan 1992. v. 72 (1) p. 263-267. CN: DNAL 450-C16 LA: English; Summary in: French 26 of 46 Marked in Search: #14 AU: Helm,-J.L.; Ball,-W.S. TI: Rapeseed (Canola) production. SO: NDSU-Ext-Serv-Publ-North-Dakota-State-Univ. Fargo : The University. July 1985. (A-686,rev.) 4 p. CN: DNAL S544.3.N9C46 LA: English 27 of 46 Marked in Search: #21 AU: Kneen,-Brewster. TI: The rape of canola. SO: Toronto : NC Press, 1992. 230 p. : ill. CN: DNAL SB299.R2K63--1992 LA: English 28 of 46 Marked in Search: #23 AU: Sulewski,-T.; Spriggs,-J.; Schoney,-R.A. TI: Agricultural producer price expectations. SO: Can-j-agric-econ. Ottawa : Canadian Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Society,. Nov 1994. v. 42 (3) p. 301-310. CN: DNAL 281.8-C16 LA: English; Summary in: French 29 of 46 Marked in Search: #23 AU: Bragg,-David.; Youmans,-David. CA: Washington State University. IMPACT Center. TI: Canola marketing on the Pacific Rim : exporting canola seed to Japan. ST: Information series (Washington State University) ; no. 69. SO: Pullman, Wash. : International Marketing Program for Agricultural Commodities & Trade, College of Agriculture & Home Economics, Washington State University, [1993] v, 36 leaves : ill. CN: DNAL HD1775.W2I5--no.69 LA: English 30 of 46 Marked in Search: #23 AU: Bragg,-David-E. TI: Canadian canola production and Washington export market potential. ST: Information series (Washington State University. IMPACT Center) ; no. 55. SO: Pullman, Wash. : International Marketing Program for Agricultural Commodities & Trade, College of Agriculture and Home Economics, Washington State University, [1992] iii, 30 leaves CN: DNAL HD1775.W2I5-no.55 LA: English 31 of 46 Marked in Search: #23 AU: Coaldrake,-Karen.; Sonka,-Steven-T. CA: University of Connecticut. Food Marketing Policy Center. TI: Canola as an emerging industry : a processor and producer perspective. ST: NE-165 private strategies, public policies and food system performance. Working paper series ; WP-27. SO: Storrs, Conn. : Food Marketing Policy Center, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, University of Connecticut, [1991] 26 p. : ill., map CN: DNAL HD9001.N46-no.27 LA: English 32 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Thomas,-Phil. CA: Alberta. Alberta Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development. TI: Alberta canola production survey. SO: Edmonton, Alta. : Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, 1993. 49 p. : map CN: DNAL SB207.R36T58--1993 LA: English 33 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Parker,-G. TI: Canola as a feedstuff for animal use. SO: ID-Univ-Ky-Coop-Ext-Serv. Lexington, Ky. : The Service. Sept 1992. (114) p. 47-50. CN: DNAL S544.3.K4K42 LA: English 34 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Riggins,-S.K.; Trimble,-R.L.; Shurley,-W.D. TI: Marketing and profitability considerations. SO: ID-Univ-Ky-Coop-Ext-Serv. Lexington, Ky. : The Service. Sept 1992. (114) p. 41-46. CN: DNAL S544.3.K4K42 LA: English 35 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: McNeill,-S.G.; Overhults,-D.G. TI: Harvesting, drying and storing. SO: ID-Univ-Ky-Coop-Ext-Serv. Lexington, Ky. : The Service. Sept 1992. (114) p. 31-40. CN: DNAL S544.3.K4K42 LA: English 36 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Hershman,-D.E. TI: Diseases. SO: ID-Univ-Ky-Coop-Ext-Serv. Lexington, Ky. : The Service. Sept 1992. (114) p. 25-30. CN: DNAL S544.3.K4K42 LA: English 37 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Bowan,-J.G. TI: Breeding for vegetable oils in Northern Europe. SO: Asp-appl-biol. Wellesbourne, Warwick : The Association of Applied Biologists. 1989. (23) p. 31-35. CN: DNAL QH301.A76 LA: English 38 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Busch,-L.; Gunter,-V.; Mentele,-T.; Tachikawa,-M.; Tanaka,-K. TI: Socializing nature: technoscience and the transformation of rapeseed into canola. SO: Crop-sci. Madison, Wis. : Crop Science Society of America, 1961-. May/June 1994. v. 34 (3) p. 607-614. CN: DNAL 64.8-C883 LA: English AB: While the constructedness of manufactured products is obvious, plants and animals retain their naturalness even as they are transformed. Yet, there is little doubt that the transformation of plants is a powerful method by which we socialize nature such that it better suits our purposes. This paper examines the transformation of rapeseed (Brassica campestris L. and B. napus L.) from a minor crop used largely for marine lubricants into a major global competitor in edible oil markets. This transformation was brought about in part by the elimination of two components defined as potentially toxic, erucic acid and glucosinolates, as well as by changes in the location of production and processing techniques, and by the suitability of the crop for planting and harvesting by equipment designed for wheat. Of particular note is the role of the Canadian State in providing the large-scale financing necessary for the research to transform the commodity from a specialty crop into a bulk commodity. 39 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Grant,-C.A.; Bailey,-L.D. TI: Fertility management in canola production. SO: Can-J-Plant-Sci-Rev-Can-Phytotech. Ottawa : Agricultural Institute of Canada. July 1993. v. 73 (3) p. 651-670. CN: DNAL 450-C16 LA: English; Summary in: French 40 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Fike,-W.T.; Senior,-M.L. TI: Rapeseed--adaptation and production. SO: New-Crops-Memo. Raleigh, N.C. : Dept. of Crop Science, N.C. State University. Dec 1987. (1) 3 p. CN: DNAL SB187.U6N48 LA: English 41 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Thomas,-P.E.; Reed,-G.; Gilliland,-G.C.; Reisenauer,-G. TI: Potential role of winter rapeseed culture on the epidemiology of potato leaf roll disease. SO: Plant-Dis. St. Paul, Minn. : American Phytopathological Society. Apr 1993. v. 77 (4) p. 420-423. CN: DNAL 1.9-P69P LA: English 42 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Bandel,-V.A.; Mulford,-F.R.; Ritter,-R.L.; Kantzes,-J.G.; Hellman,-J.L. TI: Canola production guidelines. SO: Fact-Sheet-Coop-Ext-Serv-Univ-Md. College Park, Md. : The Service. 1990/1991. (635) 7 p. CN: DNAL 275.29-M36FA LA: English 43 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Porter,-P.M.; Curtis,-C.E.; Palmer,-J.H.; Stanton,-L.A. TI: Canola production in South Carolina. SO: Circ-Clemson-Univ-Coop-Ext-Serv. Clemson, S.C. : The Service. Oct 1990. (669) 14 p. CN: DNAL 275.29-SO8E LA: English 44 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Helm,-J.L.; Ball,-W.S. TI: Rapeseed (Canola) production. SO: NDSU-Ext-Serv-Publ-North-Dakota-State-Univ. Fargo, N.D. : The University. July1985. (A-686,rev.) 4 p. CN: DNAL S544.3.N9C46 LA: English 45 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Dotson,-K. TI: Canola gaining U.S. market share, eventual role is evolving. SO: Int-News-Fats-Oils-Relat-Mater. [Champaign, Ill.] : American Oil Chemist's Society. July 1991. v. 2 (7) p. 610-614, 616-619, 621-622, 627-628. CN: DNAL TP669.I57 LA: English 46 of 46 Marked in Search: #31 AU: Hall,-R.G. TI: Rapeseed production: oil and canola. SO: Ext-Extra-ExEx-S-D-Coop-Ext-Serv. Brookings, S.D. : The Service. Jan 1991. (8017,rev.) 4 p. CN: DNAL S544.3.S8E9 LA: English USDA/CRIS - CURRENT CANOLA RESEARCH PROJECTS There are quite a few canola (brassicus napus) projects being sponsored by the USDA. Here are three that looked interesting. $$ 9147024 PROJ NO: 6602-21410-002-01S AGENCY: ARS 6602 PROJ TYPE: COOPERATIVE AGREE. REGIONAL PROJ NO: CGCA NO: 58-6602-2-014 START: 920901 TERM: 970831 FY: 1993 INVEST: THOMAS A W;PETERSON C L; AGRI ENGINEERING UNIV OF IDAHO MOSCOW IDAHO 83843 TITLE: RAPESEED OIL AS A FUEL FOR AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To generate information on (1) higher yielding rapeseed cultivars with fatty acid composition suitable for diesel fuel and co-products, (2) more efficient and environmentally acceptable processes for converting rapeseed oil to diesel fuel and associated co-products, (3) more efficient methods and technology for storing, handling and utilizing diesel fuel from rapeseed, and (4) economic costs and potential benefits associated with producing and using rapeseed oil as a fuel extender. APPROACH: New cultivars of rapeseed will be developed with emphasis toward improved yield,winter hardiness, oil quality and acceptability for use as fuels and co- products. Improved production practices to enhance profitability will be studied. New and novel methods for processing oil into biodiesel, environmentally friendly lubricants and other products will be developed. These new fuels will be tested for effect on engine durability, on materials, and the environment. Economic costs and returns associated with rapeseed production for these new uses will be evaluated. KEYWORDS: #SC #SCH RAPESEED OIL-CROPS FUEL-SOURCES DIESEL-ENGINES AGRICULTURAL-ECONOMICS ALTERNATIVE-CROPS NEW-PRODUCTS CROP-YIELDS WINTER-HARDINESS PROFITABILITY OIL- QUALITY PRODUCTION-PRACTICES COST-BENEFIT-ANALYSIS ESTERIFICATION METHYL-ESTER PRIMARY HEADINGS: R308 Mechanization-Field Crop Production ; R405 Improved Acceptability- Field Crops ; R407 New-Improved Nonfood Products-Field Crops ; R503 Marketing Efficiency-Farm Products ; A5200 Mechanization, Physical Efficiency ; A5000 Biological Efficiency of Plants, Animals ; A5700 Nonfood Product and Process Development ; A5900 Improve Marketing Efficiency ; C2500 Other Oilseeds and Oil Crops ; F1920 Engineering-Agricultural ; F0112 Biochemistry and Biophysics-Plant ; F0512 Genetics and Breeding-Plant ; F1927 Engineering-Chemical ; F1929 Engineering-Other ; GENERAL HEADINGS: P3.12 New Crops and Minor Oilseeds ; P6.03 Marketing and Competition ; J2A Plant Production ; J3C Food Quality and Safety ; J3A Food Systems ; PROGRESS: 9401 TO 9412 Emissions testing of an on-road vehicle with a 5.9 liter turbocharged, intercooled, direct injected diesel engine had the following results: HC reduced by 52.4%, CO reduced 47.6%, CO2 increased 0.9%, NOx reduced 10.0% when 100% vegetable oil fuel was compared to low sulfur diesel control fuel. The hydraulic fluid properties of raw rapeseed oil compared with a commercially available rape oil based fluid and a petroleum based fluid showed that rape oil has good hydraulic fluid properties. Some of the properties (flash point, viscosity index, mist spray flammability) were better than the counterparts. An economic study developed data on the feasibility of manufacturing Biodiesel fuel with canola produced in northern Idaho/Eastern Washington. Spring canola returned the lowest amount of the commonly grown spring crops. The cost of Biodiesel was $2.07 per gallon based on a plant size of 75 MT of seed per day. A $0.01 per pound increase in the price of canola, rapeseed, soybean oil and beef tallow were produced for fuel characterization and engine performance studies. The physical and chemical properties and the performance in an engine were comparable for both methyl and ethyl esters. Desirable attributes of the ethyl esters were lower smoke capacity, lower exhaust temperature and lower pour point. Pour points for the Biodiesel fuels varied from 1 to 25 degrees C higher than for D2, viscosities were 1.3 to 2.1 times higher and sulfur was only 20 to 50% that of D2. PUBLICATIONS: 9401 TO 9412 PETERSON, C.L. and REECE, D.L. 1994. Toxicology, biodegradability and environmental benefits of biodiesel. Proceedings of Biodiesel '94, Western Regional Biomass Energy Program, Golden, Colorado 80401. PETERSON, C.L. 1994. Biodiesel feedstocks and fuel supply. Proceedings of Biodiesel "94, Western Regional Biomass Energy Program, Golden, CO 80401. PETERSON, C.L., REECE, D.L., THOMPSON, J., BECK, J.M. and CHASE, C. 1994. Development of biodiesel for use in high-speed diesel engines. Proceedings of the Sixth National Bioenergy Conference, Reno, NV. PETERSON, C.L., REECE, D.L., HAMMOND, B.H., THOMPSON, J. and BECK S.M. 1994. Processing characterization and performance of eight fuels from lipids. Paper No. 94-6531, Amer. Soc. Agric. Engrs., St. Joseph, MI. PETERSON, C.L. and REECE, D.L. 1994. Emissions tests with an on-road vehicle fueled with methyl and ethyl esters of rapeseed oil. Paper No. 94-6532, Amer. Soc. Agric. Engrs., St. Joseph, MI. PETERSON, C.L., REECE, D.L., THOMPSON, J. and BECK, S.M. 1994. Development of biodiesel from rapeseed oil. Proceedings of the 1994 Canola Conference, U.S. Canola Association, Washington, DC 20036. CRIS $$ 9150590 PROJ NO: MICL03802 AGENCY: SAES MICL PROJ TYPE: STATE REGIONAL PROJ NO: CGCA NO: START: 900201 TERM: 940131 FY: 1993 INVEST: COPELAND L; CROP & SOIL SCIENCES MICHIGAN STATE UNIV EAST LANSING MICHIGAN 48824 TITLE: DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTION, MARKETING AND UTILIZATION OF CANOLA AS AN ALTERNATIVE CROP IN MICHIGAN. OBJECTIVES: To explore the agronomic, economic and quality aspects of producing canola over a wide range of environmental and soil conditions in Michigan. APPROACH: Test performance (yield, growth parameters) of 12 currently available canola varieties over 7 different areas representing widely different environmental and soil conditions. Test the quality (fatty acids, total proteins, erucic acid, glucosinolates) of replications of each variety in all locations. To conduct collorary tests at one location for best agronomic management of canola as to optimum date of planting, seeding rate, fertility, and other inputs. To compare economics of producing canola and marketing canola in Michigan to that of other field crops. KEYWORDS: CANOLA SATURATED-FATTY-ACIDS ALTERNATIVE-CROPS CROP-PRODUCTION MARKETING ECONOMICS SOIL-PLANT-RELATIONS PERFORMANCE-EVALUATION CROP-YIELDS CROP-GROWTH CROP-VARIETIES PROTEINS ERUCIC-ACID FERTILITY SEED-PRODUCTION GLUCOSINOLATES PRIMARY HEADINGS: R405 Improved Acceptability-Field Crops ; A5000 Biological Efficiency of Plants, Animals ; C2500 Other Oilseeds and Oil Crops ; F0212 Biology- Environmental, Systematic-Plant ; F0512 Genetics and Breeding-Plant ; F1524 Chemistry-Analytical ; F2730 Education ; GENERAL HEADINGS: P3.12 New Crops and Minor Oilseeds ; J2A Plant Production ; PROGRESS: 8908 TO 9312 Studies during 1991 to 1993 included variety trials, fertility, seeding rate, agronomic and economic comparison of canola vs. wheat, and no-till vs. conventional tillage studies. Research shows that both winter and spring canola can be profitably produced in Michigan and have helped identify best production practices. Graduate studies completed, included (1) effect of seed maturity on development and vigor, (2) effect of sulfur and drought stress on the morphological traits of spring canola, and (3) multivariate analysis and heterotic effect studies in winter canola. A fourth study is being conducted on the biotechnology of winterhardiness. Potato chips, fried in canola and corn oil stored at 10 C and 75 C were evaluated weekly for color, flavor, oil content and rancidity. Significant differences occurred between chips fried in canola vs. corn oil for Agtron color, peroxide values and conjugated diene concentrations. Results were better for canola samples than for the corn oil. Samples treated with rosemary were not as good as TBHQ and only slightly better than untreated controls. A state-wide survey of canola growers was used to identify production and marketing constraints faced by growers and to analyze production capacity and growth potential and to collect comprehensive information from growers about production inputs, acreage, success, and market opportunities as well as their future intentions about canola. PUBLICATIONS: 8908 TO 9312 ALI, MUHAMMAD. 1993. Multivariate analysis and heterotic effect studies in canola. Ph.D. Dissertation, Michigan State University, 110 pp. BEN HAMZA, HABIB. 1993. The effects of sulfur fertilization and water stress on the morphological traits of spring canola and consequences on glucosinolate, protein, oil content, and fatty acid profile. Ph.D. Dis., MSU, 229 pp. COPELAND, L.O., S.G. ELIAS, R.H. LEEP AND D.A. LANDIS. 1992. Canola production in Michigan. Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. ELIAS, S.G. 1992. Changes in lipid, protein, mineral nutrients and seed quality at different times of the maturation of canola seed (Brassica napus L.). Ph.D. Dissertation, Michigan State University, 201 pp. KRESL, K.E. 1993. Comparison of canola with corn oil and various antioxidants. M.S. Thesis, Michigan State University, 125 pp. CRIS $$ 7000349 PROJ NO: 375-1221-7470 PROJ ID: 89005621 START: 740401 TERM: 920331 FY: 1994 INVEST: BRANDT S A;TECH; PHONE: 306-975-7014; FAX: 306-242-1839 107 Science Crescent Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7N 0X2 TITLE: Sustainable cropping systems and cultural practices for oilseed crops. OBJECTIVES: Develop cropping systems & cultural practices to improve yield and/or reduce unit costs of canola production while preserving soil quality & to evaluate the regional adaptation of new oilseed cultivars by determining: the influence of crop rotation on yield & production economics of canola & cereal crops by 1993 the influence of crop rotation & tillage practices on soil quality parameters by 1995; the relationship between moisture & temperature during the growing season with B. campestris canola yield on fallow by 1995; & initiating studies during 1994 to determine what if any relationship exists between soil moisture growing season precipitation, growing season temperatures & yield of B. napus canola, pulse crops, & other special crops as appropriate. IMPACT: KEYWORDS: CODES CLES: 01020100 PLANTES, CULTURES OLEAGINEUSES, COLZA; 17010100 GESTION, PRODUCTION, GESTION GENERAL; 17010700 GESTION, PRODUCTION, GESTION DES TERRES SECHES PROGRESS: 1. PARTIALLY MET. A rain and hail storm during July of 1992 caused considerable flooding and crop damage in long-term cropping systems and crop rotation studies at Scott. As much as was possible, data was collected from these studies but may be of limited value. The long term impact of this event on the integrity of the studies can only be completely evaluated over the next 1-2 years but preliminary observations suggest that their integrity has not been jeopardized. Studies at Loon Lake were conducted as in preceding years. 2. MET. Co-operative oilseed and pulse crops tests were conducted at Scott, Lashburn and Loon Lake. Early frost caused some damage to late maturing B. napus tests. The value of yield and quality data from affected tests has yet to be determined. B. campestris, other oilseed and pulse crops were only minimally affected and data would prove fully useful. 3. MET. Monitoring of weed incidence in canola crop management studies was conducted in 1992. 4. NOT MET. Publication of results of studies on crop rotation impact on production economics will not be submitted until mid 1993, due to delays in completion of data analyses. This goal to be carried over to 1993-94. ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: 5. Extensive analyses of long term canola production data at Scott has revealed a significant correlation between both precipitation received and mean daily temperatures during the fall bloom to seed development stage of B. campestris canola. Additional analyses are planned to further define the relationship and attempt to extend it to B. napus and Sinapis alba using a separate seeding dates database. This information should prove very useful in defining optimal dates of seeding and to estimate risks of yield loss and frost damage associated with seeding at other than optimal dates based on long-term climatic data. 6. A study to compare zero with conventional tillage practices for oilseed, cereal and pulse crops was initiated on a gray wooded soil at the Loon Lake project farm site.