Alami says biofuels will make up 5% of the overall transport fuels use by 2030. Researchers in Iran have produced biodiesel using flixweed as alternate green transport fuel . Some of the advantages of using flixweed include not having to rely on cultivation and irrigation as the plant can survive untouched in a variety of habitats . As the plant is also not edible , this makes it a strong contender given recent biofuel developments in the fuel versus food debate .
Researchers in Iran have produced biodiesel using flixweed as alternate green transport fuel . Some of the advantages of using flixweed include not having to rely on cultivation and irrigation as the plant can survive untouched in a variety of habitats . As the plant is also not edible , this makes it a strong contender given recent biofuel developments in the fuel versus food debate .