EFFECTS OF SEEDING AND HARVESTING DATES ON YIELD AND OIL QUALITY OF SUNFLOWER CULTIVARS

1985 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. DEDIO

Several sunflower cultivars were seeded at approximately weekly intervals from early May to 20 June from 1978 to 1981. In another experiment the plots were harvested at different dates to study the effects on yield and oil quality. In general the yield was highest for all cultivars at the earliest seeding, with the late maturing cultivars performing the best. In late plantings, the yields were in general lower and early maturing cultivars performed better than the later ones. The cross-over point varied from year to year ranging from 16 May to 7 June except in 1981 when there was no cross-over. The oil content was similarly affected, declining more rapidly with delay in seeding in the later maturing hybrids than in the early hybrids. In the separate study on harvest dates, maximum oil content was reached when seed moisture content had declined to 45%. This occurred approximately 1 wk earlier in the early cultivars than in the late ones. Maximum linoleic acid level was reached approximately a week after the maximum oil content was obtained.Key words: Seeding date, sunflower, oil content, yield, linoleic acid, harvesting date

2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 485-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Fieldsend

Seed moisture content is a well-recognised index of safe storage. However, when in equilibrium with the storage environment it is merely an indicator of the relative humidity of the air, which is the primary regulator of the growth of moulds and insects. The relationship is influenced by the profile of the seed components. During the 1990s, significant increases in the seed oil content of evening primrose were achieved through plant breeding. This paper shows that the equilibrium moisture content of evening primrose seeds declines significantly with increasing oil content. Hence, the moisture isotherm is altered and newer cultivars must be stored at slightly lower seed moisture contents to ensure that seed and oil quality are maintained.


2011 ◽  
Vol 66-68 ◽  
pp. 598-607
Author(s):  
Yang Li ◽  
Lian Zhou Jiang ◽  
Chen Wang ◽  
Xiao Nan Sui

In this study, different oil extraction processes, such as extrusion pretreatment, ultrasound-ethanol assisted demulsification and traditional hexane extraction of oil, were employed to extract oil from soybean in order to compare their different effects on oil quality, fatty acid distribution and VE content of oil. The result shows that the quality of oil from extrusion pretreatment aqueous enzyme extraction (EAEP) of oil and ultrasound-ethanol assisted demulsification aqueous enzyme extraction of oil were same. The raw oil quality from the above two processes was better than the hexane extraction of oil. The fatty acid contents of oil were similar in different oil extraction processes. The VE content of oil from ultrasound-ethanol assisted demulsification process was decreased, while the extrusion pretreatment aqueous enzyme extraction of oil had no influence on VE concentration.


1987 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 179 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Siddique ◽  
G Somerset ◽  
PB Goodwin

Trials on the cultivars Canyon and Gallatin 50 in 1978 and Cascade in 1979 were run in North Queensland to examine ways of improving seed quality of snap beans. The trials concentrated on the maturation period, since this is a critical period for the development of seed quality. We found that seed quality was poor when the crop was cut at the stage when the leaves had fallen and all the pods were dry, or if the plants were cut at any stage and allowed to dry on the ground in single rows. This poor seed quality was associated with high pod temperatures during seed maturation. Cutting the crop before leaf fall, at a seed moisture content close to 50% (20-40% of pods dry) and windrowing immediately in 5 or 10 rows to 1 windrow gave low pod temperatures during seed maturation and high seed quality. Seed harvested and threshed directly off the crop was of good quality provided the seed moisture content in the crop had fallen to less than 25%.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-205
Author(s):  
Arum Sekar Wulandari ◽  
Afrida Rizka Farzana

The presence of Pericopsis mooniana (Thw.) Thw. in nature is endangered. Meanwhile, Pericopsis mooniana plants have its obstacles in generative propagation because the seeds have mechanical dormancy. Studies carried out to: (1) observe the morphology of pods, seeds and sprouts of Pericopsis mooniana; (2) determine the physical quality of Pericopsis mooniana seeds, and (3) analyze the proper dormancy breaking treatment for Pericopsis mooniana seeds. Research is conducted in laboratories and in greenhouses. The physical quality of the seeds measured was the weight of 1,000 seeds and the moisture content. The treatment for breaking the dormancy of the Pericopsis mooniana seeds were control, scarification of the seeds using nail clippers and soaking in hot to cold water for 48 hours. Morphologically, the fruit of Pericopsis mooniana is pod-shaped, with orange seeds, oval-shaped and curved edges. Pericopsis mooniana sprouts include in the epigeal type. In 1 kg of weight there are ± 4,000 Pericopsis mooniana seeds, with the post harvest seed moisture content amounting to 7.62%. The dormancy breaking treatment of Pericopsis mooniana seeds increased seeds germination by 60% compared to controls. The scarification of Pericopsis mooniana seeds using nail clippers for breaking mechanical dormancy is the best treatment because it can increase the number of seeds germinating in a short time and simultaneously. Key words: breaking seed dormancy, morphology, Pericopsis mooniana, physical quality, seed scarificatio


1976 ◽  
Vol 16 (80) ◽  
pp. 417
Author(s):  
GD Keefer ◽  
JE McAllister ◽  
ES Uridge ◽  
BW Simpson

The effects of time of planting on irrigated sunflower were tested at Emerald during the 1969-70 and 1970-71 summer seasons. Plantings ranged from September to March. A growing degree day summation from a base of 0�C (GDDo) was the most reliable index of commencement of flowering (cv. 5.7 per cent). Sunfola commenced flowering at 1331 � 76 GDDo. In both seasons significantly higher seed and oil yields were obtained from a December planting (Seed yields 2628 kg ha-1 1969-70, 1808 kg ha-1 1970-71, oil yields 1025 kg ha-1 1969-70, 61 5 kg ha-1 1970-71). Lower yields at all times of planting in the second season were attributed to rust infection (Puccinia helianthi Schw) . A good correlation was obtained between oil quality (proportions of oleic and linoleic acids) and temperatures during the post flowering period. Oleic acid levels ranged from 12 to 48 per cent. Linoleic acid levels ranged from 39 to 73 per cent. Oil quality (per cent linoleic acid) improved with late sowing in association with lowered temperatures


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Amir Bakhtavar ◽  
Irfan Afzal ◽  
Shahzad Maqsood Ahmed Basra

AbstractSeed moisture content (SMC) is an important attribute to seed quality. Maintaining seed dryness throughout supply chain (The Dry Chain) prevents seed germination and quality losses. Ambient relative humidity (RH) and temperature affect seed moisture and thereof seed moisture isotherm. Present study was conducted to compare the moisture adsorption isotherms of wheat, maize, cotton and quinoa seeds packed in hermetic Super Bag and traditional packaging materials including paper, polypropylene (PP), jute and cloth bags. Seeds were incubated at 60, 70, 80 and 90% static RH. Nearly straight line moisture isotherms for all crop seeds were obtained in Super Bag. Seed moisture contents increased in traditional packaging materials with increasing RH. At higher level of RH, moisture contents increased slightly (1-2%) in Super Bag, whereas this increase was much higher in traditional packaging materials (≈9% higher than original SMC at 90% RH). In second study, seeds were dried to 8 and 14% initial seed moisture contents using zeolite drying beads and were stored in hermetic and traditional bags for a period of 18 months. For all crop seeds, germination was severely affected in all packaging materials both at 8 and 14% initial SMC except storage in Super Bag at 8% SMC. Wheat seed stored in Super Bag at 8% SMC almost maintained initial germination while germination of cotton, maize and quinoa seeds declined 7%, 14% and 30% respectively in Super Bag at 8% SMC. Seed storage in Super Bag can help to prevent the significant increase in seed moisture at higher RH as is evident from moisture isotherm study, thus helps to preserve quality of maize, wheat, cotton and quinoa seeds by maintaining The Dry Chain throughout the storage period.


2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-36
Author(s):  
Esra Devseren ◽  
Dilara Okut ◽  
Mehmet Koç ◽  
Özgül Özdestan Ocak ◽  
Haluk Karataş ◽  
...  

Vacuum frying conditions were investigated with respect to physical, chemical and sensorial properties of French fries and frying oil, besides determining the effect of frying conditions in terms of frying temperature and time. In order to determine the optimum frying conditions of the French fries optimization study was carried out according to Central Composite Rotatable Design. The results were evaluated to determine optimum vacuum frying conditions targeting minimum oil content, 30–45 N in range of hardness, minimum acrylamide content and maximum overall preference. The optimum vacuum frying condition was selected as 124.39 °C of frying temperature and 8.36 min of frying time for French fries. The French fries obtained at optimum conditions for vacuum frying preserved the desired color, textural properties and flavor and it has low oil content and reduced acrylamide formation. In addition, the frying oil quality was preserved with vacuum frying.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charity Aremu ◽  
Micheal Abberton ◽  
Timothy Adebiyi ◽  
Abiola J. Asaleye ◽  
Henry Inegbedion ◽  
...  

Background: Sphenostylis stenocarpa is an underexploited African indigenous food crop that is enriched in nutritional quality. Objective: Exploring the robust genetic base of this landrace can help to maximize the benefit of the agricultural sector on the economy through production that is enhanced by packaging and patent. This as well will increase the quality of food production and promote African campaign on food sustainability. Methods: Upon this, this research made use of multiple statistics to identify S. stenocarpa yield and nutritional trait relatedness that supported selection for maximum yield and nutritional trait output. Yield and related traits including protein and oil contents of twenty-three Sphenostylis stenocarpa landraces were studied under a four year planting seasons in Teaching and Research farm of Landmark University, Nigeria. Results: Trait variances from Landrace × Year (L × Y) interaction, Principal Component and Cluster analyses were evaluated and the variation patterns were identified. Some vegetative (maturity phase, height and branching) and yield traits (Pod traits, seed yield and oil content) correlated significantly (p < 0.05) in the L × Y interactions. This suggests the usefulness of these traits in improving S. stenocarpa grain and oil quality yield. Tuber and nodule yield including protein content did not differ significantly in the variance table. Conclusion: The result indicates that one location trial is insufficient to determine such trait performance. The first four PCs that accounted for 51 percent of the total variations were traceable to branching, maturity date, pod numbers, seed and oil content as main contributors to yield.


2016 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Lančaričová ◽  
Michaela Havrlentová ◽  
Darina Muchová ◽  
Adriána Bednárová

Abstract Oil content, fatty acids profile, acid and saponification values of poppy seeds grown on two localities of the Slovak Republic were evaluated in the study. Statistically significant effects of locality, genotype and their interaction (P < 0.05) for numerous descriptors were proved by non-parametric tests. Results confirmed that variation in the analysed parameters was influenced by the colour of seeds. Ochre variety Redy contained the highest oil level in both localities (49.9 and 52.4%) and linoleic acid level (74.3 and 71.6%). White-seeded Racek and Albín had the highest acid value (2.8 and 2.4% of free fatty acids) and grey-seeded Malsar and blue-seeded Maratón contained the highest saponification value. Buddha, a high-morphine poppy variety, differed significantly in all monitored parameters. High negative interrelation between linoleic and oleic acids levels was observed. Oil content was positively correlated with linoleic acid and negatively with oleic acid. Weather conditions at the end of vegetation influenced the accumulation of oil and essential linoleic acid.


2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heria de Freitas Teles ◽  
Larissa Leandro Pires ◽  
Marcos Gomes da Cunha ◽  
Flavio Pereira dos Santos ◽  
Francisco Ameloti Neto

Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) is infected by a large number of fungal pathogens, among them white mold agent [Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib) de Bary]. The objective of this study was to verify the effect of the seed-processing stages on the physical and physiological qualities and on the incidence of S. sclerotiorum in soybean seeds. In this study, seeds from eight cultivars coming from production fields naturally infested in the counties of the State of Goiás, Brazil, from two harvests (2009/2010 and 2010/2011), were used. Samples were collected in the processing stages: hopper, pre-cleaning, discard one (from pre-cleaning), cleaning, sieve classifiers, spiral, gravity table, and discard two (after cleaning until processing ending). The following parameters were evaluated: seed- moisture content, physical purity, germination and tetrazolium. Additional tests and the detection of S. sclerotiorum in paper roll and the neon method were performed. The processing of soybean seeds improves the physical and physiological quality of the seed lots, in addition to eliminating sclerotia. The stages of pre-cleaning and cleaning significantly reduce sclerotia in seed lot. The amount of sclerotia in the sample is not necessarily correlated with the incidence of S. sclerotiorum in mycelial form.


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