@article{miller2016biomaterial,
  title = {Bio-Material Analyses of Two Canola Cultivars Applied with Foliar Surfactant},
  author = {Matthew Rhyan Miller and Ramesh Ravella and Muchha Reddy and Abolghasem Shahbazi and Ron Gehl},
  year = 2016,
  url = {https://ibimapublishing.com/articles/IJREB/2016/658623/},
  journal = {International Journal of Renewable Energy & Biofuels},
  volume = (2016),
  pages = 8,
  doi = DOI: 10.5171/2016.658623,
  abstract = {This study explores canola production in the south eastern United States in order to successfully adapt to the market demand for high valued oilseeds. Two primary objectives were established, determining yield response, and oil quality of harvested seed. Two canola cultivars were evaluated for production in a Piedmont soil (Mecklenburg Sandy Clay Loam) at NC A&T State University research farm located in Greensboro, NC (Guilford County). The study was conducted using a split-plot design with the main plot factor cultivar (Virginia and DKW 46-15), and subplot factor fertilizer rate: (N-P2O5-K2O) in (kg/ha) 0-0-0 (T1), 70-28-84 + Soysoap (T2), 140-56-168 (T3) and 140-56-168+Soysoap (T4). Canola oil was extracted using a soxhlet apparatus. For both seed and oil yield response, the effects of fertilizer treatment and cultivar were significant influences. Seed and oil yield response was statistically higher for DKW 46-15 compared to the Virginia cultivar. Application of treatment T4 will maximize oil and seed yield compared to treatments T2 & T1 fertilizer treatments. Higher erucic fatty acid concentrations were found in oil originating from Virginia seeds compared to DKW 46-15. Based on yield response and fatty acid composition, DKW 46-15 might better serve the bio-material feedstock supply chain compared to the Virginia cultivar when produced in the piedmont region of North Carolina.},
  keywords = {Fatty Acids, Canola, Bio-Fuel, Piedmont.},
  note = Article ID: 658623
}