Domestication of Perennial Flax Using an Ideotype Approach for Oilseed, Cut Flower, and Garden Performance

Domestication of Perennial Flax Using an Ideotype Approach for Oilseed, Cut Flower, and Garden Performance

Flaxseed (<i>Linum usitatissimum</i>) has recently grown in popularity as a health food due to its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Many undomesticated <i>Linum</i> species possess a similar oil profile, in addition to perenniality, and could, therefore, provide similar pr...

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Main Authors: David G. Tork, Neil O. Anderson, Donald L. Wyse, Kevin J. Betts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
ideotype
crop domestication
perennial grains
floriculture
plant breeding
<i>linum</i>
ecosystem services
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/11/707

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