2016-2017: Managing OSR
volunteers in subsequent oilseed rape crops
In recent years there have
been many new opportunities for farmers to grow 'High Erucic Acid Rape
(HEAR)' largely due to the rapidly growing interest in industrial
crops. The unique properties of HEAR oil and its constituents are
irreplaceable in a variety of industrial and food applications,
including high temperature lubricants, slip agents, printing ink,
cosmetics and consumable spreads. Consequently, global demand is
growing, which provides an opportunity for expansion of HEAR
production. However, in order to encourage farmers to consider HEAR
production as a viable opportunity, greater understanding is required
regarding any risks they should mitigate particularly with respect to
the management of volunteer oilseed rape. This project, for an industry
partner, undertook a short state-of-the-art review to identify current
scientific understanding regarding the risks of growing HEAR crops and
the management of volunteer oilseed rape.
Publications
- Warner, D.J. & Lewis, K.A. (2019).
Evaluation of the Risks of
Contaminating Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed with High Erucic Rapeseed and
Identification of Mitigation Strategies. Agriculture, 9(9),
190. DOI.
Contact
Dr. Doug Warner
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