EnvironmentTOSCA. Improving response to maritime accidents
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18 Nov 2012
Oil spills are a serious threat for marine ecosystems. The decisions taken just after the accident are crucial in minimizing the effects. Very often, these decisions depend on the forecast for oil spill movement. The question then is, are good enough the current models for oil spill forecasts? Is it possible to improve them?
TOSCA project. Experimental survey in Eivissa
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18 Nov 2012
The 4th TOSCA experimental survey took place off the coasts of Balearic Islands.
Biomass and high value molecules from mustard
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20 Sep 2012
The CSIC’S Instituto de Agricultura Sostenible has obtained and patented a new mustard plant variety that can be used for simultaneously obtaining biomass and high-value compounds. Seed and biomass companies are sought for license agreements.
A mustard variety for biodiesel production
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15 Oct 2012
Scientists at the CSIC's Instituto de Agricultura Sostenible have developed a mustard variety very resistant to draught and heat. It can be used for biodiesel production in marginal farmlands thus avoiding competence with food crops. Industrial partners are sought for license agreements.
Meet the olives trees through their pollen
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14 Jul 2011
Spanish scientists at the Estación Experimental del Zaidín, in Granada, have developed a method to genetically identify the variety of olives trees through their pollen.
