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The accumulation of lipids in developing seeds of white lupin ( lupinus albus L.)
Author(s) -
McGibbon Robert,
Williams Watkin
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.2740320807
Subject(s) - lupinus , anthesis , biology , oleic acid , linoleic acid , composition (language) , botany , food science , chemistry , fatty acid , cultivar , biochemistry , linguistics , philosophy
The accumulation of lipid in embryos of lupin was found to be most rapid between 30 and 40 days after anthesis, coinciding with the stage of maximal dry weight increase of the developing seed. The percentage composition of oleic acid increased and that of linoleic acid decreased as the seed matured. Factors which cause premature cessation of embryo development are likely to affect adversely the oleate: linoleate ratio in the seed as well as the percentage oil content.