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Effects of fatty acids on carbohydrates and lipids of canola seeds during germination

The present work was carried out to investigate the effects of caprylic acid (C8) and oleic acid (C18) on carbohydrates and lipids during canola seed germination. The results showed that oleic acid influence carbohydrate concentration but did not influence lipid concentration. Significant results were found with caprylic acid that affected carbohydrates and lipids in cotyledons after three-day germination.

allelochemicals; carbohydrates; lipids; cotyledons; canola


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