Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is the industrially important oilseed crop belonging to family Euphorbiaceae and plays a considerable role in the Indian economy . The castor seed contained 45-50% non-edible oil and was utilized for manufacturing lubricants, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, hydraulic fluids, etc. .
Is castor oil a potential oil crop for agribusiness in Africa?
Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis L.): A Potential Oil Crop for Agribusiness in Africa Agriculture is an important sector of African economy that presents tremendous opportunities for the emergence of small and medium scale enterprises.
What is castor oil plant?
Castor oil plant (Ricinus communis L.) is an important oil crop that has been widely accepted as an agricultural solution for tropical and subtropical regions, addressing the need for commercial crops with low input costs and viable returns.
Can Africa join the Castor market?
The oil is critical to many industrial applications, compared with other vegetable oil, because of its unique ability to withstand high and low temperatures. The potential of Africa joining castor market is very bright. The most important task is to sensitize Africans on the unique opportunities this crop presents.