Yield and quality traits of two linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) cultivars as affected by some agronomic factors

On-farm evaluation of seed yield and oil quality of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) in inland areas of Tuscany, Central Italy

“…Overall, crop yield levels in both environments were in line with previous results obtained with different varieties in Central Italy (D'Antuono and Rossini, 2006) and other countries (Lafond et al, 2008;Bilalis et al, 2010;May et al, 2010;Pageau and Lajeunesse, 2011;Dordas, 2012;Filipovic et al, 2014;Xie et al, 2014;Andruszczak et al, 2015). Interestingly, seed yield, oil yield and biomass production of linseed were very stable over years in the two areas of cultivation, irrespectively of yearly differences in weather conditions.…”

“…Traditional oilseed crops like linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) may represent a valuable alternative to grain cereals in cropping systems dominated by cereals, due to their adaptability to poor soils and to their high economic value related to the high quality of the oil, which is being increasingly appreciated by consumers and by the industry of food, cosmetics and ecomaterials (Zanetti et al, 2013). The oil of linseed, for instance, is well know to contain several polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic and linolenic acids (Alonso and Maroto, 2000), which are present in a very stable proportion (Andruszczak et al, 2015). Compared to other oilseed crops, it is the richest source of n-3 a-linolenic acid, which has a beneficial effect on the prevention of diseases of affluence (Oomah, 2001).…”

Sodium Azide Affects the Qualitative and Quantitative Traits of Linum Usitatissimum L. (Var. Padmini) in M1 Generation

“…The seed yield per plant was increased with the increase in the number of capsules per plant, the number of seeds/plant. Stimulatory impact of chemical and physical mutagens on distinct qualitative and quantitative characteristics has been suggested on lentil 10,11 , on black cumin 12,13 and on linseed 14,15,16 . Mutational effect of sodium azide has also been observed on tomato species 17 .…”

Screening of Five and Six-Membered Nitrogen-Containing Heterocyclic Compounds as New Effective Stimulants of Linum Usitatissimum L. Organogenesis in Vitro

“…Linum usitatissimum L. (flax or linseed) is one of the oldest economically important crops that are widely used in biotechnology [54][55][56][57][58][59][60]. Linum usitatissimum L. belongs to Linaceae family which consists of more than 300 species mainly known as ornamental plants, but only one species Linum usitatissimum L. has a practical importance [55].…”

“…The essential amino acids such as arginine, aspartic acid, and glutamic acid are the major protein components of the flax seed [57,58]. The flax seed oil is an important source of omega-3 fatty acid -alinolenic acid (ALA) which accounts for more than 50% of fatty acid content of oil [56][57][58][59]. The major components of flax seed oil are triacylglycerides which include a mixture of the fatty acids: linolenic (52%), linoleic (17%), oleic (20%), palmitic (6%), and stearic (4%) acids, the minor lipids and lipid soluble compounds include: monoacylglycerides, diacylglycerides, tocopherols, sterols sterol-esters, phospholipids, waxes, CLs, free fatty acids (FFAs), carotenoids, chlorophyll, and other compounds [57].…”