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Fatty Acid Composition of the Oil of Developing Seeds of Different Varieties of Safflower¹

The seed weight of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) increased most rapidly during the first 15 days after flowering, and reached maximum dry weight in about 28 days. On a weight basis, oil content increased 5- to 10-fold in the period 10 to 15 days after flowering. Expression of control by the genes governing differences in fatty acid composition began about l0 days after flowering.

Key Words: oil content • seed weight

² Laboratory Technician (now Plant Breeder, Cargill, Incorporated, West Sacramento, California) and Professor of Agronomy.

Received for publication June 5, 1967.