traditional ethiopia linseed oil in Pakistan

Seed oil diversity of Ethiopian linseed (Linum usitatissimum

  • traditional ethiopia linseed oil in Pakistan
  • traditional ethiopia linseed oil in Pakistan
  • traditional ethiopia linseed oil in Pakistan
  • traditional ethiopia linseed oil in Pakistan

Diversity in 198 Ethiopian linseed (Linum usitatissimum

Diversity in 198 Ethiopian linseed (Linum usitatissimum)

Promoting Oil Seed Crops in Pakistan: Prospects

Seed oil diversity of Ethiopian linseed (Linum usitatissimum L

  • Is linseed a traditional crop in Pakistan?
  • Linseed is categorized as a traditional oilseed crop in Pakistan. It is predominantly cultivated in Punjab and Sindh. It has a low cultivation cost as it requires less water and can grow without fertilizers and chemical input. The crop can be grown after rice field has been ploughed as moisture is already present in the land.
  • What seeds are produced in Pakistan?
  • Local production comprises of eight oil bearing seed crops in Pakistan. These are classified into traditional (cottonseed, rapeseed- mustard, groundnut, sesame, and linseed) and non-traditional (sunflower, safflower, soybean) crops. Among all, cottonseed, rapeseed and mustard, sunflower and canola are major contributors.
  • Can Pakistan reduce the import bill for oilseeds & edible oil?
  • Pakistan has the potential of producing sizeable quantities of oilseeds which can reduce the import bill for oilseeds and edible oil. Currently, the country produces various types of oilseed crops including rapeseed and mustard, canola, sunflower, cottonseed, groundnut, soybean, sesame, safflower, linseed, jojoba, castor, Salicornia and salvadora.
  • Are oilseed crops edible in Pakistan?
  • Oilseed crops are classified as minor crops in Pakistan that have less established cropping systems despite their importance in the national economy and trade (Amjad, 2014). Edible in Pakistan is extracted from mainly two types of oilseeds: Non-traditional or unconventional (sunflower, safflower, soybean, Castor).

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