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. […]
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 […]
Pre-Breeding for Linseed Straw Management
Project Description The objectives of this project were to deliver novel, non-GMO, pre-breeding variants of an elite Canadian linseed variety […]
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 […]
Determining the genetic control of flax fibre traits
Project Description One of the most challenging aspects of growing flax is managing straw during and after harvest. Reducing the […]