Supports research to increase the availability renewable industrial oils for United States manufacturers through the use of the crop plant meadowfoam.  Funds would support research on breeding and management practices for this new crop and investigation into the potential uses of meadowfoam meal, a by-product of oil extraction.  Meadowfoam oil is already used by manufacturers of personal care products and has many other possible applications; meadowfoam meal has the potential to be used for applications such as biological pesticides for organic crops.

Amount Requested: $275,000

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