142-5 Accumulation of Oil and Protein Content in Developing Cottonseeds.
Poster Number 935
See more from this Division: C04 Seed Physiology, Production & Technology
See more from this Session: Seed Physiology, Production & Technology: II
Monday, November 16, 2015
Minneapolis Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC
Abstract:
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum and G. barbadense) is the fourth largest acreage crop in the U.S., grown on over 12 million acres in 17 states and contributes an estimated $100B to the U.S. economy. Cottonseed oil is ranked third among consumable oils in the US, and cottonseed meal is prized as a protein-rich livestock feed. This study was conducted to evaluate the oil and protein content in developing cottonseeds over time post-anthesis. The trial was planted in College Station, TX in 2014 consisting of two genotypes in a replicated trial. At least six stages of developing seeds were harvested, freeze-dried and tested using a non-invasive TD-NMR technology to estimate seed oil and protein content. Primary data suggests oil content increases from 16 days post anthesis until seed maturity stage.
See more from this Division: C04 Seed Physiology, Production & Technology
See more from this Session: Seed Physiology, Production & Technology: II
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