Variation in fatty acid composition among genetically homogeneous seeds of canola (Brassica napus), and implications for genotypic selection based on single seeds

Australian Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 59, Issue 10, 2008, Pages 926-932

  Aslam, M N ^a   Kailis, S ^a   Nelson, M N ^a,b   Bayliss, K L ^a,c   Cowling, W A ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

^b Canola Breeders Western Australia Pty Ltd   (Australia)

^c MURDOCH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Linoleic acid; Linolenic acid; Oilseed rape; Saturated fatty acids

Indexed keywords

CANOLA; FATTY ACID; GENOTYPE; PHYTOCHEMISTRY; SELECTIVE BREEDING;

BRASSICA NAPUS; BRASSICA NAPUS VAR. NAPUS;

EID: 52149102507     PISSN: 00049409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/AR08153     Document Type: Article

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