groundnut oil production line in west godavari in pakistan

   
groundnut oil production line in west godavari in pakistan
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • groundnut oil production line in west godavari in pakistan
Are groundnut seeds a good source of oil?

Groundnut seeds are a rich source of high quality edible oil (43-55%), easily digestible protein (25-32%) and carbohydrates (20%). Worldwide, 50 percent of peanut production is used for oil extraction, 37 percent for direct food uses, and 12 percent for seed purpose (ICRISAT 2008).

What are the main production constraints for groundnuts?

The main production constraints for groundnut include abiotic stresses (drought, high temperatures, poor fertility, low pH, Ca deficiency, and chlorosis) and biotic stresses (diseases ¨C rust, leaf spot, and aflatoxin contamination; and insect pests ¨C pod borers, aphids, thrips and mites).

How much groundnut is produced in the world?

Groundnut Production and Productivity The world groundnut (in shell) harvested area in 2007 (FAO, 2007) was 23.4 million ha with a total production of 34.9 million metric tons (Mt). The total harvested area in 2007 increased by 3.7 million ha when compared to 1990, while production increased by 11.7 million Mt.

Can groundnut oil be used in biodiesel production?

Groundnut haulms are in high demand for fodder, and the groundnut cake after the extraction of the oil is also mixed in animal feeds or organic fertilizers. More recently due to promotion of bioenergy production, use of groundnut oil in biodiesel production is also being evaluated.