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 […]
Short flax plant testing
Project Description Two seed lots of short statured flax were developed by the CDC Flax Breeding program through the selection […]
Breeding Flax for Eastern Saskatchewan
Objectives To develop flax and solin varieties suited to eastern growing areas of Saskatchewan and to establish two variety testing […]
The development of oilseed flax varieties with enhanced straw fibre concentration
Objectives The objectives of this application were to: Project Description The overall objective of this research was to determine the […]
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 […]
Northern Adapted Flax Variety Development Project
Project Description The Northern Adapted Flax Variety Development Project was carried out with the objective of developing flax varieties that […]
Screening the PGRC flax germplasm collection for elevated SDG levels
Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the flax germplasm collections to determine if sufficient variability existed that […]