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Oilseeds research
Method development and sample analysis using High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
(HPLC).
The Grain Research Laboratory's Oilseeds research program provides quality assurance for oilseeds grown in western Canada. Studies involve understanding how environmental and genetic factors influence biochemical components and end-use quality. Program staff conduct research on canola, flaxseed, soybean, mustard, solin and sunflower crops.
Activities
- Researches, develops and improves methods for analyzing oilseed components
- Studies factors affecting Canadian oilseed crop quality
- Collaborates with researchers worldwide in developing methods for measuring oilseed composition and end-use quality
- Supports development, registration, and marketing of new oilseed varieties
- Supports the work of Oilseeds Monitoring whose role is to monitor the end-use quality of Canadian oilseeds
The team helped establish the use of near infrared analysis in routine testing, particularly for factors such as oil, protein, moisture, chlorophyll, glucosinolates and iodine values. Oilseeds Monitoring uses this technology in analytical tests.
Contact:
Veronique Barthet, Program Manager, Oilseeds
Canadian Grain Commission
Telephone : 204-984-5174
Email: veronique.barthet@grainscanada.gc.ca
