Total Utilization Flax Genomics - TUFGEN
Total Utilization Flax GENomics (TUFGEN) aims at providing genetic knowledge for the improvement of seed and fibre traits of oilseed flax (Linum usitatissimum L.). This knowledge will be developed through sound genetic and genomic based experiments.
Genomics resources will be greatly expanded with the goal of positioning flax amongst all other important crops with significant resources. They will be exploited in research applications aiming at the improvement of seed composition including lignan bioavailability, reduction of cyanogenic glucosides, mucilage, phenolics, cyclic peptides, protein content, fatty acid composition and oil assembly. Fibre characteristics of oilseed flax will also be studied toward the improvement of fibre yield, extractability and quality.
