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Screening of different species of brassica gene bank accessions – (e.g. Eruca sativa, Sinapis alba, Brassica olereacea, Brassica juncea, Camelina sativa) for their glucosinolate content and glucosinolate distribution patterns.
Project
Project code: JKI-ÖPV-02-1261
Contract period: 01.04.2007
- 31.03.2009
Purpose of research: Basic research
Aim of this project is a study of different brassica species (gene bank material) from different geographic regions for their glucosinolate content in order to find forms with a low content of glucosinolates. For all species, the distribution pattern will be analysed. This analytical work is significant for a safe and comparative evaluation of the genetic resources of brassica species, as well as for estimating the suitability of these species for use in plant production, e. g. as catch crops.The seeds of different brassica species contain high quantities of fats/fatty acids. These substances can be used as basic material for the production of biodiesel. It can also be used as a nutrient-rich feeding stuff. Among the glucosinolates there are compounds with a high relevance for healthy diet (raphanin, indols) and also undesirable substances with a poor taste and a negative influence on a healthy diet (progoitrin, gluconapin). The measurements are required e. g. for the definition of breeding aims. The project is part of an agreement between the IPK Gatersleben and the BAZ Quedlinburg. The plants will be cultivated under field conditions in Gatersleben (IPK); there also the morphological specifications of the individual accessions will be done. The analytical tests will be performed in the 'Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants' (Quedlinburg) applying HPLC and HPLC/MS methods.
Section overview
Subjects
- Crop Production
- Agroecology
- Physiology of Nutrition
- Food Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Framework programme
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Institute for Ecological Chemistry, Plant Analysis and Stored Products Protection (JKI-ÖPV)
