The Factor of N and P Fertilization Affecting the Concentration of a Nutraceutical Lignan in Flaxseed
As lignans are derived from phenylalanine, an amino acid found in protein, it is logical to ask the question of the effect of nitrogen and/or phosphorus fertilizers on the final concentration of SDG in flax seed.
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Lignans are a class of naturally occurring plant phenolics with hundreds of structural variations being reported. The predominant lignan in flax seed (Linum usitatissimum) is secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG). While the presence of SDG in flaxseed has been known for almost 50 years, the biological activity of SDG has been mainly studied during the last 10 years. Read more
Interpretive Summary
| 2002 | Factors Affecting the Concentration of a Nutraceutical Lignan in Flaxseed, 2002 Lignans are a class of naturally occurring plant phenolics with hundreds of structural variations being reported. The predominant lignan in flax seed (Linum usitatissimum) is secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG). While the presence of SDG in flaxseed has been known for almost 50 years, the biological activity of SDG has been mainly studied during the last 10 years. |
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Project Leader
Neil Westcott, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Project Cooperators
Alister Muir
Guy Lafond
William May
David McAndrew
Byron Irvine
Cynthia Grant
Steve Shirtliffe
IPNI Staff
Adrian Johnston
Location
Americas \ Northern America \ CAN \ Saskatchewan
Topics
4r rate, 4r source, crop quality, nutrient management, plant analysis