Variability of phytosterols in Jatropha curcas germplasm
Jatropha curcas L. has great potential for biofuel and phytosterol production. The objective of this research was to evaluate G × E variability for kernel phytosterol content and composition in Jatropha germplasm. Freshly matured seeds from 21 accessions grown in Málaga, Spain were collected at two stages of development. Significant genetic variation was detected for total kernel phytosterol content, which ranged from 2,246 to 2,883 mg kg-1; and stigmasterol concentration, which ranged from 7.6 to 11.5 % of the total phytosterols. An accession with 9.2 % Δ5-avenasterol was also identified. The coefficient of variation for kernel phytosterol content and stigmasterol concentration was 6.2 and 14.0 % respectively between accessions and 7.2 and 10.2 % respectively within accessions. Accordingly, evaluation of plant to plant variation is advisable. The existence of variability for kernel phytosterol content and composition in Jatropha will enable breeding for enhanced levels of these compounds. © 2013 AOCS.
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| Format: | artículo biblioteca |
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Springer
2013-11
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| Subjects: | Seed phytosterols, Phytosterol composition, Phytosterol content, Jatropha curcas L., Germplasm collection, Genetic variation, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10261/93474 |
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