Yield Of Flax Research Articles

Increasing the productivity of oil flax in the Central Non-Black Earth region

Oil fl ax is a valuable oil crop with a wide range of applications, the raw materials of which are used in the food, technical, chemical, pharmaceutical industries and feed production. In terms of metabolism energy content, fl ax seed surpasses the grain of legumes, cereals and oilseeds. Due to the combination of high energy nutritional value and a large content of useful organic elements, fl ax has a unique biological value. In terms of amino acid composition, fl ax seed is similar to soy protein, but it contains less lysine than soy. Flaxseed presscake obtained during oil production is the most valuable among other types of presscake. Adding waste from fl ax seeds to presscake and meal for young livestock is a proven and good preventive measure that allows reducing the use of expensive synthetic drugs. The purpose of the research was to study the possibility of increasing the productivity of oil fl ax in the Central Non-Black Earth region. Under the conditions of the Central part of the Non-Chernozem zone, on sod-podzolic heavy loamy soils, in multifactorial field experiments, comprehensive studies were carried out on the effect of various techniques (previous crop, use of microfertilizers, level of mineral nutrition, chemical measures of weed control) included in the cultivation technology to obtain diff erent levels of the planned yield of oil flax. It was found that for agricultural production it is possible to recommend the use of winter wheat in crop rotation as a predecessor for oil fl ax, application of mineral fertilizer at the rate of N175P20K65, calculated to obtain the planned yield of 2.5 t/ha, treatment of crops with a mixture of herbicides Hacker, VRG, 80 g/ha + Gerbitox, VRK, 0.8 l/ha, microfertilizer Micropolidoc Plus at a dose of 0.5 l/ha in the “herringbone” phase when the fl ax plants are 8–10 cm tall.

Spatiotemporal dynamics of the water footprint and virtual water trade in global cotton production and trade

Cotton, the world's most widely cultivated fiber crop, is associated with a multitude of environmental impacts, particularly the intensive use of water resources. While previous studies have assessed cotton's water usage through the water footprint concept, they largely focused on spatial variability, leaving temporal dynamics and the issue of unsustainable water use underexplored. This global study addressed these gaps by examining both the spatial and temporal variability of cotton's water footprint and assessing the unsustainable water footprint over time. Additionally, it explored the potential of flax as a water-efficient alternative for fiber production. Using a global gridded crop model, the study simulated yield and water use of flax and cotton from 1972 to 2018 at 30 arcmin resolution. The results showed that the global average blue, green, and total water footprint of cotton decreased by 37%, 48%, and 43%, respectively, due to yield improvements driven by improved crop cultivars, fertilizers, and better water management practices, with climate playing a minor role in these reductions. Despite this, the total water footprint of cotton production increased by 5%, with the blue water footprint rising by 17%. Additionally, unsustainable blue water usage in cotton cultivation increased from 59.3 km³/y to 70.9 km³/y between 1972-1976 and 2014–2018, with 71.1% of the unsustainable water traded virtually. USA, Pakistan, and India accounted for over 60% of this unsustainable virtual water trade. Flax, with its substantially lower water footprint, emerged as a promising alternative to reduce water consumption in fiber production. These findings offer critical insights for formulating strategies to mitigate unsustainable water use in global fiber production.

Optimized nitrogen and potassium fertilizers application increases stem lodging resistance and grain yield of oil flax by enhancing lignin biosynthesis

The lodging issue is a significant factor that hinders the enhancement of oil flax production efficiency in northern China. Crop lodging or not, and lignin content in the stems are closely related, and how nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilization interaction regulate lignin biosynthesis in the stems of oil flax requires further in-depth study. Therefore, the research aims to enhance the lodging resistance and facilitate an increased yield of oil flax. We are examined the interaction of different nitrogen fertilizers (75, 150, and 225 kg N ha-1) and potassium fertilizers (60 and 90 kg K2O ha-1) on oil flax lignin metabolism, lodging resistance, and grain yield in 2022 and 2023 growing seasons. The results indicated that nitrogen and potassium fertilizer levels and their interaction treatments are facilitated lignin accumulation, achievement of lodging resistance and high yield. Compared to CK, the 75-150 kg N ha-1 in combination with 60 kg K2O ha-1 treatments significantly enhanced the enzyme activities (TAL, PAL, POD, and CAD) and the gene expressions (4CL1 and F5H3) for lignin syntheses, lignin content dramatically increased 29.63-43.30%, improved stem bending strength and lodging resistance index, and grain yield increased 23.27-32.34%. Correlation analysis indicated that nitrogen and potassium fertilizer positively regulated the relative enzyme activities and genes expression for lignin to facilitated lignin biosynthesis and accumulation, and enhanced stem bending strength and lodging resistance index. Positive correlations were found among the relative enzyme activities and gene expressions for lignin, lodging resistance and grain yield. To summarize, 75-150 kg N ha-1 in conjunction with 60 kg K2O ha-1 treatment was promoted to lignin biosynthesis and accumulation, enhanced the lodging resistance and grain yield of oil flax in the dryland farming region of central Gansu. Furthermore, it served as a technical guide for cultivating stress tolerance and high-yield oil flax in the dryland farming region.

Hybrid Modeling and Management of Lodging in Subtropical Fiber Flax: Optimizing Plant Nutrition for Sustainable Cultivation

ABSTRACT Subtropical fiber flax faces significant challenges due to crop lodging, exacerbated by the high N regimes needed for increased fiber production. This study examines impact of balanced P and K applications under varied N regimes on lodging resistance, fiber yield, and quality of flax. Field experiments with 12 NPK treatments revealed that while 120:19:38 kg N, P, K ha−1 achieved highest plant height, stem-diameter, and fresh-weight while increased lodging percentage and reduced fiber quality when P and K were not balanced. Conversely, balanced P and K applications mitigated negative effects of high N, significantly reducing lodging and enhancing fiber yield, quality. Optimal fiber quality, including fiber length and bundle tenacity, was observed with 90:19:38 kg N, P, K ha−1. The novelty of this study lies in integration of stochastic and ML approaches to develop hybrid models for lodging. By combining LASSO with ANN, NLSVR, and RF techniques, hybrid models outperformed individual models in lodging prediction. Specifically, LASSO-NLSVR provided most accurate predictions due to its nonlinear mapping capabilities. Key predictive factors included fiber content, linear density, and tensile strength at 60 days post-sowing, offering valuable insights for breeders and agronomists to improve flax lodging resistance and fiber quality in subtropical climates.

Importance of Providing Soils with Mobile Potassium in Increasing the Yield and Efficiency of Nitrogen Fertilizers

The results of a study devoted to the study of the effect of the content of mobile potassium in various soils on the yield of major crops and the effectiveness of the use of nitrogen fertilizers for them are presented. According to the data obtained, the availability of mobile potassium in soils plays a very significant role in increasing the yield of cereals, potatoes and flax. To the greatest extent, this affected sod-podzolic soils, on which the yield increase was higher due to an increase in their potash level and a higher return on nitrogen fertilizers. Among the studied crops, winter wheat stood out, which reacts better than others not only to an increase in the K2O content in the soil, but also in general to their agrochemical cultivation. On sod-podzolic and gray forest soils, its yield increased 3 times, on leached chernozems – 2.5 times, whereas on the same soils, the yield of spring wheat increased 1.2–1.3 times, potatoes – 1.5 times and flax, depending on the predecessor – 1.7–1.9 times. The dependence of the efficiency of nitrogen fertilizers on the content of mobile potassium in soils has been established.

The effect of cultivation technology on the productivity and yield of oilseed flax in the conditions of unstable moistening in the growing region

The effect of cultivation technology on the productivity and yield of oilseed flax in the conditions of unstable moistening in the growing region

Effectiveness of biofertilizers foliar application on yield and quality traits of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.)

Flax is considered to be one of the most significant dual-purpose crops for oil and fiber production in Egypt and worldwide. Biofertilizers have a substantial impact on various metabolic processes, including increased photosynthesis, endogenous hormone levels, ion absorption, nucleic acid synthesis, and protein synthesis. These factors collectively contribute to the growth and development of plants. Therefore, this study aims to investigate how three biofertilizers (Algae extract, CMS as a by-product of yeast, and Metalosate multi minerals as amino acids) can enhance both the quantity and quality of flax seed yield under sandy soil conditions. Two field experiments were conducted at the Experimental Station of National Research Centre in Nubaria District, Behira Governorate, Egypt during two seasons (2021/2022) using a randomized complete block design (RCBD). The results revealed significant differences among all tested biofertilizers in terms of various characteristics studied in flax. Foliar application of algae extract at a rate of 1.50 ​mL/L resulted in an increase in seed yield (ton/ha) by 26.69% & 19.89%, straw yield (ton/ha) by 8.08% & 17.12%, and oil yield (kg/ha) by 47.72% & 33.69% compared to the control group during both seasons respectively. Foliar applications of algae extract at a rate of 1.50 ​mL/L along with CMS at a rate of 5 ​mL/L and amino acids at a rate of 1.50 ​mL/L demonstrated significantly higher macronutrient contents (N, P, K), micronutrient contents (Fe, Zn, Mn), seed oil content, and protein content in flax seeds during both seasons. The highest values for seed oil content and protein content % were obtained through foliar application of amino acids at a rate of 1.50 ​mL/L. It can be concluded that foliar sprays with these biofertilizers effectively improved flax performance by increasing seed straw and oil yields, nutrients oil, protein and fatty acids seeds contents.

Комплексное использование удобрений в технологии льна масличного в условиях Центрального Нечерноземья

The article presents the results of studies on the use of doses of mineral fertilizers in the agrocenoses of oilseed flax varieties Lirina and Uralsky. The experiments were conducted in the conditions of the Moscow region on sod-podzolic soils in 2022-2023. According to the results of field experiments, it was revealed that with the additional use of ammonium nitrate and CAS-32 in doses of N30, the yield index increased by 49.0-65.0% and 49.5-52.1%, respectively, relative to the control. The maximum yield of flax was obtained in a pilot version using doses of fertilizers N60P60K60 (complex fertilizers) + N30 (ammonium nitrate) + N30 (CAS-32), and amounted to 16.4-16.7 c/ha. Keywords: OILSEED FLAX, MOSCOW REGION, SOD-PODZOLIC SOIL, MINERAL NUTRITION, FERTILIZER DOSES, YIELD, OIL CONTENT

Interaction of phosphorus and GA3 improved oilseed flax grain yield and phosphorus-utilization efficiency.

Phosphorus nutrition and hormone concentration both affect crop yield formation. Ascertaining the interaction of phosphorus and GA3 has a synergistic effect on the grain yield and phosphorus utilization efficiency of oilseed flax in dryland. It is extremely important for improving grain yield and phosphorus utilization efficiency. A field experiment was conducted in 2019 and 2020 at the Dingxi Oil Crops Test Station to investigated the effects of phosphorus, gibberellin (GA3), and their interaction on the grain yield and phosphorus-utilization efficiency of oilseed flax plants. Phosphorus fertilizer was applied at three levels (0, 67.5, 135 kg P2O5·ha-1) and GA3 was also sprayed at three concentrations (0, 15, and 30 mg·L-1). The results showed that application of 67.5kg P2O5·ha-1 reduced leaves acid phosphatase (ACPase) activity, but increased phosphorus accumulation throughout the growth period, the 1000-kernel weight (TKW), and the number of grains per capsule. Spraying GA3 significantly increased the leaves ACPase activity, phosphorus accumulation after anthesis and its contribution to grain, phosphorus-utilization efficiency, the number of capsules per plant, and TKW. The phosphorus accumulation at the anthesis, kernel, and maturity stages under the treatment of fertilizing 67.5kg P2O5·ha-1 and spraying 30 mg·L-1 GA3 were increased by 56.06%, 73.51%, and 62.17%, respectively, compared with the control (no phosphorus, no GA3). And the phosphorus accumulation after anthesis and its contribution to grain also increased. 67.5kg P2O5·ha-1 combined with 30 mg·L-1 GA3 and 135kg P2O5·ha-1 combined with 15 mg·L-1 GA3 both significantly increased grain yield of oilseed flax, reaching 1696 kg·ha-1 and 1716 kg·ha-1 across two years, respectively. And there was no significant difference between them. However, the former treatment significant increased the apparent utilization rate, agronomic utilization rate, and partial productivity of phosphorus. The interaction between phosphorus and GA3 was significant for grain yield. Therefore, the application of 67.5kg P2O5·ha-1 in combination with 30 mg·L-1 GA3 is an effective fertilization approach for enhancing oilseed flax growth and grain yield in the experiment region and other similar areas.

Changes in flax yield and quality in response to various mineral nutrition.

The researchers of Russian State Agrarian University, Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy in 2013-2016 conducted a long-term stationary experiment to study chemical and toxicological properties of fiber flax, Voskhod variety, growing on sod-podzolic soil in the soil and climate of the Moscow region. Test plots were selected with following crop rotation options: without fertilizers, without liming; without fertilizers, with liming; N100P150K120 (kg a.i./ha), without liming; N100P150K120, with liming; N100P150K120 + manure 20 t/ha, without liming; N100P150K120 + manure 20 t/ha, with liming. The agro-climatic conditions of the growing seasons during the research years did not have a negative impact on the growth and development of fiber flax, the hydro-thermal index was 1.1 in 2013, -1.05 in 2014, 1.5 in 2015, and 1.5 in 2016. The maintained crop rotation and the introduction of a full range of mineral and organic fertilizers has been found to contribute to high yields of flax in terms of fiber (18.5-18.9 hwt/ha) and seeds (7.9-8.3 hwt/ha). The seeds contain 16.9-19.5% protein and 33.5-39.4% lipids. The yield of flaxseed oil from seeds ranged from 19.5-35.7% on average for different variants of the experiment. The peroxide number index was 2.5-1.5 mg-eq O2/kg, the acid number index was 1.1-1.9 mg KOH/g, which corresponds to obtaining high-quality linseed oil in compliance with quality standards for all variants of the experiment.

ВЛИЯНИЕ ПРЕДПОСЕВНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ СЕМЯН ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИМ ПОЛЕМ НА УРОЖАЙНОСТЬ ЛЬНА-ДОЛГУНЦА И ЯРОВОЙ ПШЕНИЦЫ

Pre-sowing seed treatment is a mandatory agricultural method of increasing yields by increasing the energy and germination of seeds. Laboratory and field tests showed an increase in the yield and quality of flax and spring wheat seeds due to pre-sowing seed treatment with an electric field at the Sadko-1 electrophysical installation. (Research Purpose) The research purpose is selecting the treatment modes (the voltage acting on the seeds with a low-frequency electric field and the resting of the seeds after treatment) that increase the sowing properties of the seeds and yield and determining the economic efficiency of electrophysical technology of pre-sowing seed treatment in the cultivation of flax and spring wheat. (Materials and methods) Three batches of seeds of each crop were treated with an electric field of 2, 4 and 6 kilovolts per centimeter. After resting for 9 days, the seeds were sown into the soil. The field experiment included four options: control (without exposure to an electric field on seeds) and three options corresponding to exposure modes: 2, 4, and 6 kilovolts per centimeter. The area of the registered plot was 50 square meters. During the growth and development of crops, the field germination and preservation of plants before harvesting and the harvest of each plot were determined. (Results and discussion) During laboratory germination of treated seeds, an improvement in seed sowing qualities is observed: energy and germination, increase in the size and weight of seven-day seedlings. It was found that in the process of growth and development of crops, the effect of pre-sowing treatment is manifested in increasing field germination and preservation of plants before harvesting. (Conclusions) Pre-sowing treatment of flax seeds and spring wheat at the Sadko-1 installation contributed to an increase in the yield and quality of straw and flax grain. Economic calculations indicate the high profitability of the proposed technology. Due to processing in the electric field intensity mode of 6 kilovolts per centimeter, additional net profit of 1.87 thousand rubles per hectare was obtained when cultivating flax using mineral fertilizers, without the use of mineral fertilizers - 1.03 thousand rubles per hectare (in 2021 prices). The cost of seed treatment is ~ 50 rubles per hectare. Net profit due to pre-sowing electrophysical processing of wheat at 2 kilovolts per centimeter amounted to 2.86 thousand rubles per hectare. The presented method of seed treatment can be offered to farms as an element of resource-saving technologies, as well as for pre-sowing seed treatment of low sowing conditions.

Response of Productivity of Oilseed Flax Farmland to Different Crop Rotation Patterns Based on DSSAT Modeling

Abstract To further study the effect of different crop rotation patterns on the productivity of oilseed flax. In this study, the “Jinya No. 10” flax cultivar was used as the object, and a DSSAT model was constructed using 2017-2018 data to simulate the field trials (4-year rotation cycle) during the 30 years from 1994. The experiments were designed with six different crop rotation patterns including the following: flax→flax→flax→flax[(F)FFF], flax→wheat→maize→flax[(F)WMF], flax→maize→flax→wheat[(F)MFW], flax→flax→wheat→maize[(F)FWM], flax→wheat→flax→maize [(F)WFM], flax→wheat→maize→wheat[(F)WMW]. We investigated the effects of crop stubble, planting frequency of oilseed flax, years between plantings of oilseed flax, and years of continuous cropping on grain yield, aboveground biomass, and water use efficiency (WUE) in a semi-arid agricultural area. The results of the study showed that: (1) In the model calibration and validation, the RMSE of yield was 213.67 kg ha−1−217.43 kg ha−1, the RRMSE was 9.76%-10.79%; the RMSE of aboveground biomass was 796.24 kg ha−1−1527.81kg ha−1, the RRMSE was 13.46%-22.71%. The growing period of the cultivar was 95-97 d, indicating that the DSSAT model can simulate the productivity index of oilseed flax well. (2) Oilseed flax yield rotation than continuous mode significantly increased, the increase in 53.43%-54.28%, wheat, and maize stubble both significantly increased oilseed flax yield, compared with oilseed flax stubble increased by 31.04%, 31.95%. 25% oilseed flax frequency and 50% oilseed flax frequency than 100% oilseed flax planting frequency was significantly increased by 54.28% and 53.79%. The increase in grain yield of oilseed flax in the planting interval years was shown as 2a (32.97%) > 3a (31.51%) > 1a (30.84%). (3) The aboveground biomass of oilseed flax in the crop rotation compared to the continuous cropping pattern had a significant increase in the increase ranged from 60.49% to 100.31%. Wheat and maize stubble significantly increased the aboveground biomass of oilseed flax, compared with oilseed flax stubble increased by 25.67% and 22.56%. 25% oilseed flax frequency and 50% oilseed flax frequency than 100% oilseed flax planting frequency significantly increased by 92.02% and 72.81%. Oilseed flax aboveground biomass production in the planting intervals between the years of the increase in the performance of the 3a (39.8%) > 2a (28.99%) > 1a (19.45%). (4) The WUE of rotation compared to the continuous cropping mode increased between 45.78% and 58.54% for flax. The presence of wheat and maize stubble significantly increased the WUE of oilseed flax, compared to stubble of oilseed flax, which increased by 29.32% and 32.41%. 25% flax frequency and 50% flax frequency than 100% oilseed flax planting frequency significantly increased by 45.77% and 59.73%. Compared to the interval year 0a, the specific increase in WUE showed 2a (33.03%) > 1a (31.37%) > 3a (26.06%). Therefore, the continuous cultivation of oilseed flax will reduce productivity, should choose to rotate farming methods, replace different stubble, reduce the frequency of oilseed flax planting, and extend the interval between years of oilseed flax planting, and flax→wheat→maize→wheat is a suitable crop rotation mode in the northwestern dry zone.

Selection of Perennial Flax (Linum spp.) for Yield and Reproductive Traits for the Oilseed Ideotype

Flaxseed has gained popularity as a health food. Wild, perennial Linum relatives of annual flax (L. usitatissimum) possess similar oil compositions, making them perennial oilseed (OS) alternatives. The objective of this study was to phenotype 25 OS and 17 cut flower (CF) breeding populations with 137 wild Linum species’ accessions in a common garden over three years (Y1–3) to quantify the impact of selection and identify top candidates. This study was intercepted by COVID-19, which prevented the same detailed phenotyping of Y1 from occurring in Y2–3. Traits measured from the perennial flax OS, in comparison with the CF ideotypes: weekly seed germination (Y1), yield per plant (Y1–3), seed weight (Y1–2), shattering (Y1–2), and seed capsule diameter (Y1). In Y1, OS selections had the highest yield per plant, followed by L. austriacum and then CF selections. The 1000 seed weights in Y1 were highest in annual flax, followed by L. grandiflorum and L. baicalense. Seed numbers/capsule were low in Y1–2, possibly due to shattering. Average yield per plant increased across Y1–3 indicating that, once plant establishment had occurred along with the potential for two harvests/year in Y2 onwards, significant OS yield can be realized. Harvest 1 yields were significantly higher than in harvest 2. In Y1–3, OS selections had the highest average seed yield. In Y1, OS and CF populations had smaller seeds, higher shattering, smaller capsule diameters, and lower germination than wild species. Significant breeding efforts are needed to increase perennial flax yield, using the multiple crop ideotypes.

DYNAMICS OF FERTILITY INDICATORS OF LIGHT-CHESTNUT SOIL AND OIL FLAX PRODUCTIVITY UNDER BOGARIAN CONDITIONS OF SOUTHEAST KAZAKHSTAN

The suitable research aims to ascertain the optimum dose of mineral fertilizers and methods of soil processing and preparation for successful flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) cultivation in the semi-arid conditions of the Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, focusing on achieving high crop productivity with good seed quality. Agrochemical investigations also employed modern devices and widely accepted methods. Studying parameters, such as total humus, labile humus, nitrate nitrogen, mobile phosphorus, exchangeable potassium, soil composition density, structural-aggregate composition, and moisture supply, ensued using specific techniques. The study observed an enhancement in nitrate nitrogen content in the soil, from an initial level of 11–19 mg/kg to 36–91 mg/kg during flax harvest in all experimental variants. On the contrary, the mobile phosphorus exhibited a decline in the soil from the beginning of crop vegetation until harvest; however, determining the available phosphorus in different practices showed medium, high, higher, and very high. Moreover, a decline in exchangeable potassium content (from 344–446 mg/kg to 175–215 mg/kg) emerged during the flax crop across all the experimental variants. The application of mineral fertilizers NPK at the rate of 60:60:30, with the application of a growth regulator Ecorost at the rate of 2 liters per ton of seeds, and employing a flatcut treatment (10–12 cm) on light chestnut soil in the semi-arid zone with super dry season of Almaty Region, resulted in the highest flax yield in cv. Karabalykskaya (410 kg/ha

Response of growth and yield of Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) to sowing dates and foliar application with zinc

A field experiment was conducted winter agricultural season for the year (2020- 2021) in two locations: the first location in the Nineveh Forest Nursery/Desertification Department (Mosul city center) at longitude 43̊15′ east and latitude 35̊36′ north, and the second location in Abu Maria village ( Tal Afar District) is one of the suburbs of Tal Afar District, which is approximately 50 km west of the city of Mosul at longitude 42̊ 35′ east and latitude 36̊ 25′ north .To study the effect of planting dates (11/30, 12/20, 1/10) and zinc concentrations (0, 15, 30, 45, 60 mg/L) on the growth, yield and quality of flax (Sharda) cultivar, the experiment was conducted according to Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) system with split plots and with three replicates, where the planting dates occupied the main plots, While zinc concentrations occupied the subplots. The planting dates showed significant differences in all growth and yield traits for both locations of Nineveh Forest Nursery and Abu Maria Village. It was found from the average values of these traits that the early planting date (30/11) excelled in plant height, number of branches/plant, number of capsules/plant, number of seeds/capsule, seed yield and biological yield. The second date (20/12) outperformed the harvest index in both locations, and the late date (10/1) excelled in the 1000-seed weight trait for both experiment locations. Zinc concentrations showed significant differences in all studied traits and for both experimental locations. The zinc concentration (60 mg/L) excelled in plant height, number of branches/plant, number of capsules/plant, seed yield, biological yield and harvest index in both locations. In comparison, the concentration (45 mg/L) was excelled in number of seeds/capsule. Most of the studied traits had a significant interaction between sowing dates and zinc concentrations .The interaction between planting date (30/11) and zinc concentration (60 mg/L) excelled in seed yield for both locations, number of plant branches in the Nineveh Forest Nursery location, and biological yield at the Abu Maria village location. The interaction between planting date (20/12) and zinc concentration (30 mg/L) excelled on the harvest index in the Nineveh forest nursery location, while the interaction between planting date (20/12) excelled on the zinc concentration (60 mg/L) in Harvest index at the location of the village of Abu Maria . Keywords: flax; planting dates; zinc.

The influence of organo-mineral fertilizers on the yield and quality of oilseed flax in northern Kazakhstan

The article shows that in the agro-industrial complex of Northern Kazakhstan, much attention is paid to the issues of progressive improvement of soil fertility, crop yields, increasing the production of grain, feed and other crops based on a scientifically based farming system. Currently, the acreage should be carried out in the crop rotation system and a special place is occupied by the problem of providing the population with high-protein and balanced fatty foods. The introduction of oilseed flax into diversified types of field crop rotations contributes not only to providing the national economy with oilseed products, but also to improving the agrophysical, biological and agrochemical properties of ordinary chernozems. In addition, flaxseed contains a large amount of balanced and easily digestible protein, vegetable oil, various sugars and carbon waters, as well as essential vitamins and trace elements needed in the diet. Field experimental studies were conducted to identify the effect of the effectiveness of mineral and organic fertilizers on improving soil fertility, the formation of the size and quality of flax crops, and to determine the most effective option in the northern region of Kazakhstan. The optimal use of mineral and organic fertilizers caused a positive effect of flax plant cenosis on the density, in particular, on the field germination of plants, plant growth dynamics, accumulation of raw and dry mass of flax plants. The optimal use of mineral and organic fertilizers contributed in addition to increasing soil fertility on plant yields and profitability of growing oilseed flax.

Effects of Planting Density—Potassium Interaction on the Coordination among the Lignin Synthesis, Stem Lodging Resistance, and Grain Yield in Oil Flax

To clarify the effects of planting density (PD) and potassium (K) application on the lignin synthesis of oil flax stalks and their relationship with lodging resistance, a two-year field experiment was conducted in the 2020 and 2021 growing seasons. The planting densities were 600 grains·m−2 (D1), 750 grains·m−2 (D2), and 900 grains·m−2 (D3); the potassium application levels were 0 kg K·hm−2 (K0), 60 kg K·hm−2 (K1,) and 90 kg K·hm−2 (K2). Then, the effects of PD and K on the stalk agronomic traits, lignin synthesis, lodging resistance, and grain yield (GY) of oil flax were studied. The results show that D3 increased the oil flax plant height and stem fresh weight, and K1 raised the height of the center of gravity. The enzyme activities of phenylalanine aminolyase (PAL), cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD), and peroxidase (POD) increased with an increase in planting density, whereby K1 promoted and K2 inhibited the lignin metabolic enzymes, respectively. The lignin and cellulose were significantly positively correlated with PAL. The combination of K with the D2 treatment increased the lignin and cellulose content in stems of oil flax at the kernel and maturity stages, and the effect of K1 on lignin metabolism and lodging resistance was better than that of K2. The increased GY was significantly correlated with the number of effective oil flax capsules per plant and the lodging resistance index, which were directly affected by K application. In conclusion, under the same ecological conditions as the experiment, the field management strategy of medium PD (750 grains·m−2) and low K (60 kg K·hm−2) was the best for improving the lodging resistance and GY formation of oil flax.

Influence of Green and Mineral Fertilizers on Agrochemical Indicators of the Soil and the Yield of Flax Products in Crop Rotations with Short Rotation

In the Central region of the Non-Chernozem zone of the Russian Federation, on sod-podzolic medium loamy soil with a high phosphorus content, 4-field crop rotations with short rotation, with the cultivation of long-leg flax, were studied. The results of changes in agrochemical indicators of the soil and an increase in the yield of flax products during the sowing of flax after new precursors, with the use of a green mass for fertilizing by sowing white mustard, taking into account the mineral fertilizers applied for crop rotation crops, are considered. The positive effect of biofungicide Sternifaga after harvesting barley on the yield of flax products was noted. It was established that the highest yield of flax seed was obtained after the predecessor of white mustard for green feed with sowing of white mustard for green fertilizer in the amount of 5.3 t/ha, flax seed – 1 t/ha, total and tattered flax fiber – 1.7 and 1.8 t/ha with high quality indicators of flax seed corresponding to number 2.5. It has been shown that with the help of the soil biofungicide Sternifaga (the active substance is the spores of the fungus Trichoderma harziannum VISR-18, titer 1010 CFU/g), intended for the decomposition of plant residues and the suppression of soil phytopathogens, it is possible to improve the soil. In the crop rotation, where the vico–oatmeal mixture was sown for green fodder with a lean sowing of white mustard for green fertilizer, the yield of trusts increased by 0.5 t/ha and amounted to 2.2 t/ha, total fiber – by 0.1, trepan – by 0.2 t/ha, the quality of trusts improved by 0.5 numbers, crop rotation productivity increased by 13% after the predecessor of barley using biofungicide compared to the crop rotation, where flax was sown repeatedly for 3 years in a row.

Changes in seed yield and oil quality of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) for industrial use in response to nitrogen and potassium fertilization

ABSTRACT The effect of nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) fertilization on yield and oil content in flaxseed, chemical properties and the composition of the fatty acids in the seed oil of flax, is important considering the growing global demand of the oil. The experiment was conducted at Barrackpore, West Bengal, India, with a combination of four N (0, 40, 80 and 120 kg ha−1) and three K (0, 30 and 60 kg ha−1) doses replicated thrice in a randomised complete block design. The quality of flax seed oil was significantly influenced by N and K fertilization. Higher N doses decreased the seed oil content but increased the oil yield. Increased N doses reduced the iodine value (IV), peroxide value (PV), and unsaturated fatty acid (UFA) content, particularly the α-linolenic acid (ALA) content in flax seed oil while the acid value (AV), free fatty acid (FFA), saturated fatty acid (SFA) and oleic acid contents were increased with N application. Potassium fertilization decreased the values of FFA, PV, ALA in flax seed oil and enhanced the oleic acid and poly-unsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content. The UFA/SFA and oleic acid/ALA ratio decreased at higher N and K doses.

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laxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) oil is an important crop in China, which is rich in saturated fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, and other essential nutrients for the human body. Here, we investigated the effects of different irrigation and fertilization conditions on flax yield and quality in semi-arid regions in northern China. Using non-weighing lysimeter fertilization versus non-fertilization, the effects of four irrigation treatments (1 500, 1 800, 2 100, and 2 400 m3 ha-1) on flax yield and quality were assessed for the flax cultivar ‘Yajin7.’ As the irrigation quota increased, both the aboveground fresh weight and flaxseed biomass initially increased and subsequently decreased. The flax fresh weight and seed weight increased by 74.52 and 80.70%, at irrigation quotas of 2 100 and 1 500 m3 ha-1, respectively; however, irrigation quota had no significant effect on flax quality. Fertilizer application significantly improved flax and flaxseed yields by 127 and 77%, respectively, increased mean flax protein content from 20.05 to 24.63%, and decreased the mean lipid content from 46.52 to 43.67%. However, fertilization had no effect on the content of palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids. Overall, our results highlight that water related benefits to flax crops decrease in response to increasing the irrigation quota and appropriate fertilizer application can significantly improve flax yield and quality. Therefore, this study provides a theoretical basis for irrigation and fertilization related to flax cultivation in northern China