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| A Review of Fatty Acids and Genetic Characterization ofSafflower (Carthamus Tinctorius L.) Seed Oil |
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| DOI：10.15806/j.issn.2311-8571.2016.0006 |
| KeyWord:Safflower, fatty acid, seed development, genetic characteristics, agronomic traits |
| Author | Institution |
| Lei Liua |
a.College of Life Science & Biotechnology, Mianyang Normal University, Mianyang , Sichuan Province, China |
| Ling-Liang Guanb* |
b.Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, , Hainan Province, China |
| Yu-Xia Yangc* |
c.Sichuan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Sciences, Chengdu , Sichuan Province, China |
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| Abstract: |
| Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., is an annual oilseed crop that is cultivated on small plots all over the world. The seed oil content ranges
from 20% to 45%; the oil is high in linoleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid that aids in lowering the blood cholesterol level. Thus, safflower has
long been used as medical plant in many countries, especially in China and India. However, for industrial purposes, it has long been neglected
because of the low seed yield or oil content, until its physical role was revealed. In recent years, research works carried out in many countries
mostly focused on improving the seed or oil yield. In this review, after illustrating the fatty acid composition of safflower seed oil as well as the
genetic characteristics of safflower and their relationships with agronomic traits, a brief analysis of the current worldwide situation and future
prospects of safflower utilization are presented. |
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