Indian Journal of Plant Physiology
  • Year: 1982
  • Volume: 25o
  • Issue: 1

Effect of Seed Size on Oil Content in Groundnut Var. TG—1

  • Author:
  • S. D. Mishra, B. K. Gaur
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 106 to 109

Biology and Agriculture Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay-400085

Abstract

Maximum oil content (about 54%) was found in 7–9 mm diameter seeds compared to only 48% in the bulk sample. Smaller (< 7 mm) and bigger (> 9 mm) seeds contained rather low oil content viz. 44.9% and 48.2% respectively. These differences are discussed in terms of possible changes in the lipid metabolism during seed development and maturation.