#canola
Researcher uses canola to create biodegradable cling wrap
A University of Alberta researcher has found a new use for a canola byproduct, providing potential for diverse markets beyond China.
Canolastraw—the fibrous stalk left in the field after the plant is harvested for its oil—is proving useful in strengthening a plant-based cling wrap developed by Marleny Saldaña, a researcher in food and bioengineering processing.
In a new study, Saldaña and her research team used cellulose nanofibres from canolastraw to make the clear, plastic-like film, which is 12 times stronger than what they’ve already developed from cassava starch. The straw, which has little other use except as bedding for soil nutrients, contains cellulose and lignin, two components that support the canola plant.
Using canola straw this way demonstrates potential value-added options for the crop residue besides obtaining oil and protein from its seed, said Saldaña, who believes her and her team’s discovery to be the first application of its kind.
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In his own words, Master Zhang describes the organic farming techniques he uses in his oolong tea fields above Daping, Anxi.
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The farmers grow sunshine here, in Victoria country. Fields of yellow canola amongst the patchwork of green. Warms the hands and the heart.
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Palouse - Hills #5 Grateful Sunday
Thank you for such a super week! It is great being a part of the tumblr photography circles - to be inspired and supported by everyone with hearts and reblogs. Welcome to the photographers who started following this week: @novice-at-play@mauriciorg@loreta-cuka@sincerelyhenry@sidekickwife@riwkin@laurajwryan I am grateful because I know there are so many other blogs out there. Enjoy the summer weather and the many photographic opportunities out there!
Source: Diane Williams’s Photography
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does anyone else have a plant that makes them really miss home. mine is goldenrod
a couple people rbed this and i love the answers so rb and put your answer in the tags i want to know
Know your foods!
Canola Field Near Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, 2006.
My only experience in Ukraine was crossing it on a night train to Moscow when both were still part of the USSR, so I do not really know what it looks like. My suspicion is a strong similarity to the Prairie Provinces in Canada which can be quite beautiful despite their reputation for being boring.
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