Physical properties and
processing of Silphium integrifolium seeds to obtain oil and
enriched protein meal*
Roque L. Evangelista1a, Milagros P.
Hojilla-Evangelista2, Steven C.
Cermak1, David L. Van Tassel3
1 USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National
Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), Bio-Oils Research
Unit, 1815 N. University St., Peoria, IL 61604 USA
2 USDA, ARS, NCAUR, Plant Polymer Research Unit, 1815
N. University St., Peoria, IL 61604 USA
3 The Land Institute, 2440 E. Water Well Rd., Salina,
KS 67401
a Corresponding author: National Center for
Agricultural Utilization Research, 1815 North University Street, Peoria,
IL, 61604, USA; Tel. No. 1-309-681-6312; Email:
roque.evangelista@usda.gov.
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or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA is an equal
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