Exploring Phylogenetic Relationships between Hundreds of Plant Fatty Acids Synthesized by Thousands of Plants. more details ...
Abstract Total lipid contents in different tissues from three Euphorbia lathyris L.related species including E.kansuensis Prokh.,E.esula L.and E.sieboldiana Morr. Decne.were determined by Soxhlet extraction method.Relative contents and composition of fatty acids in their seed oils were analyzed by gas chromatography.The results showed that total lipid contents were highest in the seeds of these three species(37.29%,24.50% and 24.85%,respectively),lower in leaves and stems,and lowest in seed shell.E.kansuensis had good potential for development as its high seed oil content of 37.29%.Total contents of fatty acids(20 carbon atoms,mainly C18-fatty acids) in their seed oils were over 90%,and even over 99% in E.kansuensis.The carbon chain length of the fatty acids was quite similar with that of the ideal biodiesel,but linolenic acid content was above 53% of total lipid,which would result it in reduced stability of the produced biodiesel.
Citation

Authors: Zixia Gu; Baocheng Wu; Linyuan Wu; Yueyu Hang

Journal: Chemistry and Industry of Forest Products

Year: 2009

Volume: 29(4)

Page: 63-66

UID: NWSUAF378

URL: http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-LCHX200904012.htm

DOI: 10.3321/j.issn:0253-2417.2009.04.013

Plants
Genus Species Data Points
Carthamus tinctorius 7