Interactive effect of sulphur and nitrogen on the oil and protein contents and on the fatty acid profiles of oil in the seeds of rapeseed (Brassica campestris L.) and mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern. and Coss.)

Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science

Volumn 185, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 49-54

  Ahmad, A ^a   Abdin, M Z ^a  

^a HAMDARD UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Brassica genotypes; Fatty acids; Nitrogen and sulphur content; Nitrogen and sulphur interaction; Oil; Proteins

Indexed keywords

BRASSICA; BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS; BRASSICA JUNCEA;

EID: 0033915964     PISSN: 09312250     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1439-037X.2000.00401.x     Document Type: Article

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