Title:
Potential of Four Selected Clones of Cynara Cardunculus L. for Oil Production
Author(s):
Curt, M.D., Martínez, I., Sanz, M., Lourenço, A., Gominho, J., González, J., Fernández, J.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Four clones of C.cardunculus were produced by micropropagation of selected individuals grown in Portugal and Spain; subsequently, they were tested in a field experiment carried out in central Spain. Plant traits of the four clones were studied in order to get insights into their potential for oil production. Intra-clone variability for some studied traits suggested phenotypic plasticity and other factors -besides the vegetative propagation- influencing clones’ performance. The number of heads per stalk was revealed as a key plant trait for oil production despite the fact that many heads per stalk implied lighter and smaller heads.
Keywords:
cynara cardunculus, energy crops, oilseeds, yield, oil crops
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Energy crops and energy grasses
Event:
22nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1CV.4.9
Pages:
274 - 279
ISBN:
978-88-89407-52-3
Paper DOI:
10.5071/22ndEUBCE2014-1CV.4.9
Price:
FREE
