Seed Treatment and Foliar Fungicide Options for Flax
Objectives The objective of this project was to demonstrate the response of flax to various seed-applied and foliar fungicide options […]
Flax Response to a Wide Range of Nitrogen & Phosphorus Fertilizer Rates in Western Canada
Objectives Project Description Flax fertility trials were conducted over a three-year period at eight locations, primarily in Saskatchewan but also […]
An assessment of the protective effects of flax and flax products on the liver
Objectives 1. To definitively establish the safety of flax and flax products on the liver as it is an organ […]
The effect of tillage system and preceding crop on phosphorus response of flax
Objectives Project Description When canola seed yield was averaged over the three years of the study, there was an increase […]
Total Utilization of Flax Genomics (TUFGEN)
Project Description The popularity of flax as a healthy dietary choice continues to increase as does the interest in the […]
Feasibility of non-woven flax straw mats
Objectives The objective of this project was to investigate the feasibility of producing non-woven mats made from salvaged flax straw […]
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 […]