2024, Vol. 7, Special Issue 7

author(s)
Shweta Masram, Dr. Nidhi Verma, Dr. Satendra Kumar and Megha Dubey

abstract
Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) is a traditional oilseed crop in Dindori district that represents a valuable alternative for cropping systems because of the high quality of the seed oil, which is being increasingly appreciated by consumers, food, cosmetic and ecomaterials industries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of linseed variety and year of production in relation to weather conditions on seed yields, oil content and its quality, with a focus on human nutrition value, through a field study carried at 3 different locations in Dindori district viz. Russamal, Ghundisrai, Dhanras. The seed yield was significantly affected by the year of production (523 kg/ha higher in 2020 compared to 2019), the location and the variety. The environmental factors that negatively affect seed yield are high temperatures in summer, water shortage and wet and cold soil in spring. The highest seed yield was reached at mid-heavy soil in the region with higher precipitation amount, while the lowest on light soil in the region with a lower precipitation amount. JLS66 would be recommendable for Dindori environmental conditions. JLS 66 variety gave the significantly highest oil yield.