Vigor tests for evaluation of crambe (Crambe abyssinica Hochst) seed quality

Production and genetic characterization of interspecific hybrids among Crambe abyssinica, Crambe hispanica and Crambe kralikii.

In this paper, interspecific crosses among Crambe abyssinica, Crambe hispanica, and Crambe kralikii were reported. In the C. hispanica x C. abyssinica (H x A) cross, 118 F1 hybrids were produced without embryo rescue, while 5 F1 hybrids were obtained with embryo rescue, when C. hispanica was used as the female parent. In the reciprocal cross (A x H), 232 hybrids were obtained without embryo res...

Efficient selection and evaluation of transgenic lines of Crambe abyssinica

Crambe abyssinica is a dedicated oilseed crop suitable for production of industrial feedstocks. Genetic modification of crambe has progressed substantially in the last few years, but the transformation efficiency needs to be further improved. Meanwhile, developing a reliable molecular system including Southern blot and qRT-PCR analyses is desired for effectively evaluating transgenic lines and ...

Plant-pollinator interactions in Crambe abyssinica Hochst. (Brassicaceae) associated with environmental variables.

Despite the economic importance of Crambe abyssinica, the present study is the first report on bees that occur with this species, and could aid in developing alternative methods for controlling insect pests without seriously impacting pollinators. The present study examined the following questions: (1) Which species are potential pollinators of C. abyssinica? (2) How do environmental conditions...

Biotechnological route for obtaining methyl esters from crambe oil (Crambe abyssinica)

Introduction The fatty acid esters synthesis by transesterification of oils to produce biodiesel commonly involves methanol or ethanol as acyl acceptor. The transesterification of vegetable oils catalyzed by lipases is an alternative process for obtaining biodiesel. These biocatalysts working under mild conditions of temperature, allow for easy recovery of glycerol, synthesis of specific alkyl ...

Effect of organic reducing agents and ferrous ion on thioglucosidase activity of Crambe abyssinica seed.