Abstract
Camelina sativa L. is an underutilized Brassicaceae oilseed plant with a considerable agronomic potential for biofuel and vegetable oil production in temperate zones. Unlike most Brassicaceae, Camelina sativa L. is resistant to Alternaria black and many other diseases and pests. Camellia is a hardy plant; this allows it to grow in different soil and climate conditions. In addition, the crop does not require much use of pesticides. It is characterized by frost-resistance and relatively high growth rates at low temperatures, precocity and the ability to tolerate soil or air drought. The research investigates effect of coherent light on the seed quality of Camelina sativa L. It reveals that treating the seeds with coherent light for 60 and 120 seconds leads to an increase in their sowing qualities, plant productivity and changes of the seed quality.
Highlights
Camelina sativa L. belongs to the family Brassicaceae, genera – Sisymbrieae
Our research has shown that treating seeds with coherent light in different processing periods has both an inhibitory and stimulating effect on the biometric indicators of Camelina sativa L. seedlings
Camelina sativa L. is a plant in the family Brassicaceae with a unique seed oil
Summary
Camelina sativa L. belongs to the family Brassicaceae, genera – Sisymbrieae. It has both spring- and winter plant varieties. This hardy crop is adapted to low fertility soils. High oil content in Camelina sativa seeds (varying between 30–40 %) renewed interest in Camelina sativa oil. Camelina sativa seeds have a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (about 50–60 %) with an excellent balance of useful fatty acids including 30–40 % of alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The ω-3/ ω6 ratio for Camellia oil varies from 1.3 to 2, whereas this value is significantly lower in canola oil (∼0.52), soy oil (∼0.15), safflower oil (∼0.013), sunflower oil (∼0.014), and corn oil (∼0.018). Unlike many commonly used oils for human and animal consumption, Camellina oil is much more balanced in ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids, providing a dietary source for both of these essential fatty acids [2]
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