Omega-3 fatty acids, one of the key building blocks of cell membranes, have been of
particular interest to scientists for many years. However, only a small group of the most …

The increasing worries by the inadequate use of energy and the preservation of nature are
promoting an increasing interest in the production of biolubricants. After discussing the …

Castor oil is, as many other plant oils, a very valuable renewable resource for the chemical
industry. This review article provides an overview on this specialty oil, covering its …

Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable, environmentally benign, energy efficient,
substitution fuel which can fulfill energy security needs without sacrificing engine's …

Current and future regulations on the sulfur content of diesel fuel have led to a decrease in
lubricity of these fuels. This decreased lubricity poses a significant problem as it may lead to …

A cDNA encoding the oleate 12-hydroxylase from castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) has
previously been shown to direct the synthesis of small amounts of ricinoleic acid (12 …

Summary LFAH12, an oleate 12‐hydroxylase gene from Lesquerella fendleri (L.) was
isolated on the basis of nucleotide sequence similarity to an oleate hydroxylase gene from …

Expression of a cDNA encoding the castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) oleate Δ12-
hydroxylase in the developing seeds of Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh. results in the …

New crop oils such as lesquerella (Lesquerella fendleri), field pennycress (Thlaspi arvense
L.), meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba L.), and cuphea PSR-23 (Cuphea viscosissima× …

Abstract Design of environmentally friendly lubricants derived from renewable resources is
highly desirable for many practical applications. Here, Orychophragmus violaceus (Ov) seed …