Essays about: "glucosinolates"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the word glucosinolates.

  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. Knockout of transcription factor MYB28 by CRISPR/Cas9 for reducing glucosinolate content in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)

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

    Author : Anusha Harshani Bogahawatta; [2023]
    Keywords : CRISPR Cas9; Glucosinolates; ; MYB28; protoplast; ; rapeseed; ; ribonucleoprotein; ; transcription factor;

    Abstract : Rapeseed cake is a protein-rich by-product from the rapeseed oil extraction process. It contains high levels of glucosinolates (GSLs), which possess anti-nutritional functions after being hydrolyzed. Moreover, the hydrolyzed products of GSLs produce an extremely bitter taste. READ MORE

  4. 3. Underlying mechanisms behind nitrous oxide emissions in oilseed radish, Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis, and Phacelia tanacetifolia

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

    Author : Annika Swensson Källén; [2023]
    Keywords : nitrous oxide; glucosinolates; greenhouse gases; oilseed radish; Phacelia tanacetifolia; cover crops; labile C;

    Abstract : Greenhouse gases are a driving force of climate change and the annual greenhouse gas emissions were higher between 2010-2019 than any other time in human history (Skea et. al. 2022). READ MORE

  5. 4. Optimization of Protein Recovery Process from Rapeseed Cake

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Manav Pillai; [2020]
    Keywords : Rapeseed; Food; Protein; Leaching; Recovery; Precipitation; Food engineering; Livsmedelsteknik; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The need for sustainable sources of food is brought about by the never-ending exploitation of natural resource that our planet has provided. The heavy dependence on animal-based foods for protein has led to major depletion of the earth’s resources. 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