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Are components of Flax neuroprotective and can they reverse myelin degeneration in animal models of multiple sclerosis?

Objectives The objective of the research proposal is to identify components of flax, specifically alpha linolenic acid (ALA), that may […]

Flax response to fungicide at varying row spacing levels 2017

Objectives The objective of this project was to demonstrate the response of flax to fungicide at varying row spacing levels […]

Expansion of flax breeding into Eastern Saskatchewan

Project Description The objective of this project was to develop early, high yielding flax varieties for northern and eastern Saskatchewan. […]

Use of micronized and extruded whole flaxseed in aquaculture diets

Objectives flaxseed in rainbow trout. 2. Determine whether removal of mucilage by hot water extraction improves the digestibility of mucilage […]

Screening a flax world collection for mucilage content in the seed coat

Objectives Project Description Mucilage content in the flax seed coat has recently received increased attention because (1) low mucilage contents […]

Acquisition and evaluation of Russian flax germplasm

Objective The objective is to expand Plant Genetic Resources of Canada’s (PGRC) collection of flax germplasm by requesting material of […]

Isolation, characterization and clinical applications of flax mucilage

Objectives Project Description Dietary fibre enhances a number of physiological functions, particularly gastrointestinal functioning. The consumption of non-fermentable dietary fibre, […]

Digestibility of dairy rations containing extruded flax products

Project Decsription There is widespread interest in the inclusion of flax seed in human and animal diets for health and […]

Monitoring soil organic carbon on commercial direct-seeded fields across Saskatchewan -Phase 4: Soil Carbon Nature and Permanence Component

Project Decsription Soils are the largest terrestrial carbon sink on Earth and increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) content is a […]

Contra season (winter) nursery for oilseed flax

Objectives 1. Establish contra-season flax nursery at Leeston, New Zealand. 2. Alternate growing seasons between Leeston and Kernen Crop Research […]

Flax germplasm- Characterization and screening for seed-oil quality

Objectives Project Description As a major result of this project, the Canadian flax germplasm collection preserved at PGRC increased in […]