Contents of lipids and fatty acids composition in Norway spruce (Picea abies L. Karst) seeds during the long-term storage
The decrease of fat contents in seeds of Norway spruce was observed when the time
of their storage in the temperature -2 0C extended. It was found that the fat content
in seeds has decreased from the initial 36.6% of the dry mass down to 35.5% and
32.5% in the case of 15 and 20 years storage period, respectively. At the same time
the germination capacity has decreased from 98% for fresh collected seeds to the
levels of 70% and 30% for seeds stored in cool place for 15 and 20 years. The
decrease of linoleic acid C18:2 content from 51% at the beginning to 49.0% and
48.6% was found in the composition of fatty acids after 15 and 20 years of seeds
storage. In spruce seed oil, two polyunsaturated fatty acids NI-1 (3.5%) and NI-2
(24.7%) of unknown structure, were also found.
| DOI | |
|---|---|
| Source | |
| Print ISSN | |
| Online ISSN |
|
| Type of article |
|
| Original title |
|
| Publisher | |
| Date | |
