Variation in Oil, Protein Content and Fatty Acid Composition of Twelve Turkish Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) Lines

Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) has two major products: alkaloids in the capsules and the seeds.  The seed contains oil, protein, carbohydrate, moisture and mineral matters. The seed oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic and oleic acid. Remaining meals after oil extractio...

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Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Iranian Medicinal Plants Society 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products
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Online Access:http://jmpb.areeo.ac.ir/article_108447_a83f85ceac49f60ce213043f0abf1db6.pdf