sunflower seeds oil processing plant yzyx70-8 in ethiopia

   
sunflower seeds oil processing plant yzyx70-8 in ethiopia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • sunflower seeds oil processing plant yzyx70-8 in ethiopia
  • Is sunflower a good oil crop in Ethiopia?
  • Sunflower could be one of the most important oil crops in Ethiopia however its yield performance among sunflower has been limited in Ethiopia. Therefore, knowledge on the extent and pattern of yield performance evaluation present in sunflower is absolutely essential for further improvement of the crop.
  • How is sunflower crushed for oil recovery?
  • Sunflower is crushed for oil recovery via one of two process methods, hard pressing or prepress solvent extraction. Hard pressing relies upon exerting high pressure on the prepared seed to separate oil from the solids fraction, historically recovering about 25% oil from the seed.
  • Why is sunflower important in Ethiopia?
  • Sunflower is one of the most important oil crops in Ethiopia in terms of edible oil and holds significant promise for improvement and development improved varieties.
  • Is sunflower annuus a plant in Ethiopia?
  • Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus L.) is an introduced crop to Ethiopia nearly in 1843 noted as a rich source of edible oil and is a member of the family ( Asteraceae Compositae) (Teklewold et al. 1999 ). The genus, Helianthus comprises of 49 species and 19 subspecies with 12 annual and 37 perennial herbaceous species (Schilling and Heiser 1981 ).