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  1. 1. Secrets of the Seeds : exploring the relationship between seed morphology and seed quality in Lepidium campestre, a novel oil crop for Northern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Ludvig Pettersson Landgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Lepidium campestre; field cress; oil crop; plant breeding; domestication; seed morphology; seed colour; seed analysis; Northern Sweden; glucosinolate;

    Abstract : This study set out to explore relationships between seed morphology and qualitative traits in field cress, Lepidium campestre, with the goal of assisting the breeding process of this crop under domestication. A collection of seeds of L. campestre as well as related species was analysed for weight and size using a MARViN seed analyser. READ MORE

  3. 2. Identifying molecular markers for breeding a future oil crop, Lepidium campestre

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Noomi Lodenius; [2023]
    Keywords : glucosinolate content; interspecific hybridization; Lepidium campestre; marker discovery; oil content; oil quality;

    Abstract : The cold hardy novel oil- and cover crop Lepidium campestre is currently being domesticated as a potential oil crop for the Nordic region. To achieve this objective, multiple traits have previously been identified as desirable to improve, including seed oil content and composition, and glucosinolate (GL) content. READ MORE

  4. 3. In vitro embryo rescue of interspecific hybrids of Lepidium

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Estefany Reyes Estevez; [2021]
    Keywords : Lepidium campestre; Field cress; Domestication; Interspecific hybridization; Embryo rescue;

    Abstract : With the ongoing climate change and growing world population, there is an increasing demand for vegetable oils for industrial and food purposes. Lepidium campestre (field cress) is a wild cruciferous, which is currently under domestication as a new potential high-yielding oil crop for cold climate conditions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Lepidium Campestre : en ekonomisk analys av fältkrassing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Arvid Ektander; Kristian Pettersson; [2020]
    Keywords : alternativa grödor; fältkrassing; Lepidim campestre; optimering; vinstmaximering;

    Abstract : Världens befolkning ökar ständigt vilket ställer krav på produktion och konsumtion av livsmedel. De arealer som finns tillgängliga behöver på sikt nyttjas effektivare för att kunna mätta en ökande befolkning. Utöver denna problematik behöver livsmedel även fortsättningsvis produceras hållbart. READ MORE

  6. 5. Domesticering av Lepidium campestre med genomediteringstekniken CRISPR/Cas9 : analys huruvida genomediteringstekniken CRISPR/Cas9 kan användas i domesticeringen av Lepidium campestre

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Ibrahim Issa; [2020]
    Keywords : Lepidium campestre; domesticering; CRISPR Cas9; glukosinolat;

    Abstract : Dagens samhälle är helt beroende utav fossila bränslen. Då vi ser hur tillgängligheten på dessa blir allt mindre parallellt med ökning av världspopulationen kräver detta nya innovationer. Ett bra alternativ till att lösa dessa utmaningar kan vara oljegrödor. READ MORE