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Descriptor:
C16:0 (PALMITIC ACID) (PALMITIC ACID)
Download list of accessions evaluated for this trait
Definition:
Percent of seed oil that is C16:0; common name, palmitic acid
Crop:
BRASSICA
Category:
Chemical composition descriptors
Status:
Data Type:
Numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
7
Responsible Site:
North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station (
NC7
)
Studies or environments
BRASSICA.OBS.FATTYACID.2012.PEORIA
1620 Accessions
BRASSICA.OBS.FATTYACID.2015.PEORIA
295 Accessions
Distribution of Values for
C16:0 (PALMITIC ACID) (PALMITIC ACID)
Range
Number of Accessions
0 - 0.72
6
0.72 - 1.44
0
1.44 - 2.16
85
2.16 - 2.88
499
2.88 - 3.60
600
3.60 - 4.32
479
4.32 - 5.04
191
5.04 - 5.76
71
5.76 - 6.48
17
6.48 - 7.20
5