Genetically engineered safflower plant improves oil output for industry

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The safflower plant is one of the oldest crops known to man. Used by the ancient Egyptians in dyes, oils derived from safflower seeds are today used as a sustainable replacement for fossil-fuel-derived oil in a wide variety of products and industrial processes. Researchers at Australia’s CSIRO have now developed a new “super-high” oleic safflower that could make the crop even more attractive to growers and industry. .. Continue Reading Genetically engineered safflower plant improves oil output for industry

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Australia, Crops, CSIRO, Oil, Sustainable

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