Cotyledons of developing mustard (Sinapis alba L.) seed have been found to synthesize lipids containing the common plant fatty acids and very long-chain monounsaturated (icosenoic, erucic, and tetracosenic) and saturated (icosanoic, docosanoic, and tetracosanoic) fatty acids from various radioactive precursors. The in vivo pattern of labeling of acyl lipids, either from fatty acids synthesized ...

Breeding of yellow-seeded rapeseed (Brassica napus) is preferred over black-seeded rapeseed for the desirable properties of the former. This study evaluated the metabolites and nutritive values of black-seeded rapeseed meal and yellow-seeded meal from the progeny of a B. napus-Sinapis alba hybrid. Yellow-seed meal presented higher protein (35.46% vs. 30.29%), higher sucrose (7.85% vs. 7.29%), l...

Yellow mustard (Sinapis alba L.) has been grown as an important source of condiment for the spice trade in the world. It is an obligate outcrossing species due to its sporophytic self-incompatibility (SI). To utilize heterosis for yield potential, we have attempted to develop elite component inbred lines for producing high-yielding synthetic varieties for this crop. The open-pollinated variety ...

Leaf samples from five Brassicaceae species (Brassica carinata, Brassica oleracea, rapa, Eruca vesicaria and Sinapis alba) were analyzed to determine their contents of glucosinolates trace elements, the bioaccessibility these compounds. Considerable variability in total glucosinolate profiles was observed species, with amounts ranging 8.5 µmol/g dw oleracea 32.9 alba. Bioaccessibilities predomi...

The Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, retention, transfer or use of chemical weapons by Member States. Verification of compliance and investigations into allegations of use require accurate detection of chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and their degradation products. Detection of CWAs such as organophosphorus nerve agents in the environme...

We investigated the effects of photon fluence rate on internode elongation in fully de-etiolated plants growing under sunlight. Our goal was to find out whether perception by the stetns of fluence rate changes related to canopy density tnay be involved in the modulation of internode growth in canopies formed by plants of sitnilar stature (e.g. crop stands). Using Datuta ferox L. and Sinapis alb...

Combustion in fluidised bed boilers is one of the most commonly used methods treatment municipal sewage sludge. Fly ash (FA) and air pollution control (APC) residues are solid by-products generated by flue gas treatment. There significant differences chemical composition these wastes. FA composed mainly SiO2, P2O5, CaO metals such as Zn, Ti, Cu, Cr, Pb Ni. APC contain SO3 Na2O. The leachability...

Nanoparticles (NPs) are commonly used, and concerns about their possible adverse effects are being voiced as well. However, little is known about the fates of NPs released to the environment. The aim of the study was to (i) evaluate the ability of Sinapis alba and Lepidium sativum plants to take up platinum nanoparticles (Pt-NPs) and translocate them to aboveground organs, (ii) compare the accu...