how to increase the oil crops
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The new method can be applied to crops such as canola, soybean and sunflower, which are in a multi-billion dollar industry that continues to see increasing global demand.
The research team led by Assistant Professor Wei Ma from NTU's School of Biological Sciences genetically modified a key protein in plants which regulates the amount of oil they produce. This results in larger oil reserves in the seed that primarily serves as an energy source for germination.
The team's patent-pending method involves modifying the key protein known as "Wrinkled1" or "WRI1," which regulates plants' oil production. After modification, the seeds have a wrinkled appearance, which is the basis for its scientific codename.
Nitrogen has a crucial function, it is present in chlorophyll, chromosomes and enzymes. It is a component of countless compounds which explains its central role in growth and development. Any early nitrogen deficiency inhibits growth and reduces yield through low leaf indices and shortened vegetation duration.
Nitrogen deficiency will reduce not only the final yield but also the plant’s protein content. Conversely, excessive nitrogen leads to reduced quality: low oil content and increased glucosinolate content, especially if sulphur is not limiting.