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Screening of glucosinolate content / glucosinolate distribution patterns of Sinapis alba, Brassica juncea and Raphanus sativus lines at flowering; application for the purpose of 'biofumigation'
Project
Project code: JKI-ÖPV-02-1246
Contract period: 01.10.2002
- 30.09.2005
Purpose of research: Applied research
Studies of Sinapis alba, Brassica juncea and Raphanus sativus genotypes regarding the individual glucosinolate content and distribution pattern. Selection of forms with a high content of glucosinolates and with a definite distribution pattern. The degradation products of glucosinolates (thio- and isothiocyanates) are known as 'natural soil fumigants'. These compounds are built by the decay of Brassica crops and inhibit the growth of some soil pathogens and pests. Brassica plants possess natural potential to control pests and diseases in both - agricultural and horticultural crops. At present we obtained results from a two-year trial of the selection of Sinapis alba, Brassica juncea and Raphanus sativus. Species with a very high fumigation activity were found. The results of the first year were confirmed.
Section overview
Subjects
- Plant Breeding
- Crop Protection
- Specialised crops
Framework programme
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Institute for Ecological Chemistry, Plant Analysis and Stored Products Protection (JKI-ÖPV)