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

Neha Kothari1, Drew Sturtevant2, Jane K. Dever3, Kent Chapman2, Richard G. Percy4 and Lori Hinze4, (1)Texas Agrilife Research, College Station, TX
(2)University of North Texas, Denton, TX
(3)Texas Agrilife Research-Lubbock, Lubbock, TX
(4)USDA-ARS, College Station, TX
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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