The following table shows the
vegetable oil yields of common
energy crops associated with
biodiesel production. This is unrelated to
ethanol production, which relies on
starch,
sugar and
cellulose content instead of oil yields.
- Note: Chinese Tallow (Sapium sebiferum, or Tradica sebifera) is also known as the "Popcorn Tree".
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