Genetic impact on protein content and hullability of sunflower seeds, and on the quality of sunflower meal

Sunflower seed quality, in particular the characteristics of hullability and protein content, has a significant impact on the protein content of the resulting meal. Seeds dehulled before crushing produce a meal with a protein content of approximately 36%; without dehull...

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Main Authors: Dauguet Sylvie, Labalette Françoise, Fine Frédéric, Carré Patrick, Merrien André, Palleau Jean-Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2016-03-01
Series:Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2016003