Seed and Straw Characterization of Nine New Varieties of Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz

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Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz is a promising oilseed crop that has increased worldwide attention because of its agronomic characteristics and potential uses. From an agricultural point of view, this plant can grow in different environments, providing a good yield with low input requirements. In addition, camelina seeds contain a high percentage of oil (36–47%) and protein (24–31%), making them interesting for food or energy industries. Nevertheless, its cultivation is not widespread in Europe, particularly in Spain. In the present context of global change and the search for new sustainable crops, we are conducting two pilot projects aiming to confirm that camelina is a good option for oilseed crops in semi-arid climates (especially in central Spain, Madrid) and to find new profitable varieties for farmers. To reach our objective we have used nine new varieties, recently developed, to characterize and compare their seed oil content, and their seed and straw chemical composition. Finally, with our preliminary results, we determine which varieties present better properties to be used in future agricultural research or breeding programs. These results are part of a larger study that we are carrying out.

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Montero-Muñoz, I., Mostaza-Colado, D., Capuano, A., & Mauri Ablanque, P. V. (2023). Seed and Straw Characterization of Nine New Varieties of Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz. Land, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/land12020328

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