Evaluation of flax fibre for use as a fiber reinforcement for concrete
Project Description It is relatively common to add short fibers to concrete. When present in very small amounts (less than […]
Chemical and functional characteristics of hull and protein fractions prepared from flax/solin using novel separation processes
Objectives The specific objectives of the study included: 1) the development of a prototype wet-dehulling system for degummed solin seed; […]
Influence of flaxseed on human tumour growth, metastasis and recurrence
Project Description The objective of this study was to determine the effect of flaxseed (FS) and its purified lignan precursor, […]
Biomarker of anticancer effects of flaxseed in humans
Project Description Flaxseed has been shown to reduce the mammary tumor incidence, number and/or size when provided at either the […]
Application of flax straw fiber in plastic processing industries
Objectives The following specific objectives are accomplished: Project Description Flax fibers were pre-treated with chemical sand then used as a […]
Oilseed with depleted glycosides and metals
Objectives Project Decsription Flax seeds contain compounds that include cadmium, and cyanogenic glycosides both of which reduce the nutritious effect […]
Radio Frequency Exposure in Deflavouring Flax and Lowering Cyanide Levels
Project Description Radiofrequency technology utilizes radio frequency electromagnetic waves to indirectly heat a product. It is a gentle and dry […]
Evaluation of SDG isolated from flaxseed in the prevention and treatment of type II Diabetes
Project Description Previous research has suggested that type 1 diabetes mellitus may be due to oxidative stress. Role of oxidative […]
Evaluation of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) isolated from flaxseed in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure
Objectives The major objectives of this research were to determine: These studies were conducted in animals. Project Description The studies […]
Strategic Inclusion of Flaxseed and other High Lipid Feeds on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Cattle and Nutritional Evaluation of Processed versus Unprocessed Flaxseed for Ruminants
Objectives The objective of the steer feedlot trial was to determine the feedlot performance of cattle fed flax or sunflower […]
Assess the feasibility of a processing plant method of retting flax straw in Saskatchewan
Project Description A good deal of practical knowledge was gained from this project; although, the initial objectives were found to […]
Chemopreventive and Antioxidant Effects of Flaxseed Lignans
Project Description We have studied the antioxidant properties of flaxseed lignans in several oil-based model systems and have essentially met […]