Seed and Straw Characterization of Nine New Varieties of Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz

Iris Montero-Muñoz, David Mostaza-Colado, Aníbal Capuano and Pedro V. Mauri Ablanque ()
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Iris Montero-Muñoz: Departamento de Investigación Agroambiental, Instituto Madrileño de Investigación y Desarrollo Rural, Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDRA), Finca El Encín, Autovía A-2. Km. 38, 28805 Madrid, Spain
David Mostaza-Colado: Departamento de Investigación Agroambiental, Instituto Madrileño de Investigación y Desarrollo Rural, Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDRA), Finca El Encín, Autovía A-2. Km. 38, 28805 Madrid, Spain
Aníbal Capuano: Camelina Company S.L. Spain, Camino de la Carrera 11-11, Fuente el Saz de Jarama, 28140 Madrid, Spain
Pedro V. Mauri Ablanque: Departamento de Investigación Agroambiental, Instituto Madrileño de Investigación y Desarrollo Rural, Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDRA), Finca El Encín, Autovía A-2. Km. 38, 28805 Madrid, Spain

Land, 2023, vol. 12, issue 2, 1-12

Abstract: Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz is a promising oilseed crop that has increased worldwide attention because of its agronomic characteristics and potential uses. From an agricultural point of view, this plant can grow in different environments, providing a good yield with low input requirements. In addition, camelina seeds contain a high percentage of oil (36–47%) and protein (24–31%), making them interesting for food or energy industries. Nevertheless, its cultivation is not widespread in Europe, particularly in Spain. In the present context of global change and the search for new sustainable crops, we are conducting two pilot projects aiming to confirm that camelina is a good option for oilseed crops in semi-arid climates (especially in central Spain, Madrid) and to find new profitable varieties for farmers. To reach our objective we have used nine new varieties, recently developed, to characterize and compare their seed oil content, and their seed and straw chemical composition. Finally, with our preliminary results, we determine which varieties present better properties to be used in future agricultural research or breeding programs. These results are part of a larger study that we are carrying out.

Keywords: camelina; crops; oilseed; Spain; Brassicaceae (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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