Yield and quality of Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) under different planting conditions

Abstract

The aim of this study was on the basis of the field experiment in two different agroclimatic localities, two planting options (low and high input) and during three years find out the seed yield, seed oil content and composition of fatty acid in linseed oil (Linum usitatissimum L.), variety Lola (LinolaTM). By the help of standard laboratory analyses for paint parameter evaluation judge suitability of using the oil for painting industry. Linseed yield varied from 0.29 t.ha–1 to 2.35 t.ha–1. Statistical significant differences (P = 0.01) were found out for localities, years and planting options. Average seed oil content varied from 36.6% to 44.0%. Influence of locality was not significant, influence of year and planting option to seed oil content was highly significant (P = 0.01). Content of linoleic acid in oil was influenced mainly by locality and planting option and varied from 75.86% to 76.78%. Laboratory painting-technological evaluation of oils and alkyd resin experimental sample made for suitability of using low linolenic oil of linseed, variety Lola for production of non-yellowing alkyds and enamels.

Keywords

• linseed
• seed yield
• linoleic acid
• green chemistry
• painting industry