Title:
Variability of Camelina Production in the Center of Spain in Two Years of Cultivation, a New Profitable and Alternatives Crop
Author(s):
Mauri, P.V., Mostaza, D., Plaza, A., Ruiz-Fernández, J., Prieto, J., Capuano, A.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The objective of this study was to assess the possibilities of a new rotation crop in the central area of Spain. We studied a series of Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz varieties that can be grown in this area. Camelina can be a suitable crop in the rotation of cereals because it can be sown in the autumn and thus, the land can have a large production. It is a species with few fertilization needs that has benefits in dry land cultivation of central Spain. Camelina is adapted to semi-arid and arid rainfed regions, thus minimizing fallow, where other oilseeds are less competitive. Therefore, it is an excellent alternative for disused or low productivity land, fallow land, as well as in a rotation crop with traditional cereal. The most productive variety, both the first and second year, was V32. Followed by the variety V117, that also had a good production in this period. Nevertheless, the second year was the most productive and varieties V32, V117, V26, V27 and V36 had the higher yields.
Keywords:
biomass, energy crops, sustainability, production, dry matter
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Biomass crops and energy grasses
Event:
27th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1BV.8.16
Pages:
196 - 200
ISBN:
978-88-89407-19-6
Paper DOI:
10.5071/27thEUBCE2019-1BV.8.16
Price:
FREE
