Carinata Production
Brassica carinata, commonly known as Ethiopian mustard, has an oil profile optimized for use in the biofuel industry, specifically for biojet fuel.
This crop is extremely well suited to production in semi-arid areas. It offers good resistance to biotic stressors, such as insects and disease, as well as abiotic stressors, such as heat and drought.
Carinata is a vigorous crop with a highly branching growth pattern and large seed size. It also has excellent harvestability, with good lodging and shatter resistance. An elite line has been developed and selected for 2012, and has the following production characteristics:
Carinata Profile (AAC A100 & AAC A110)
| Yield | 18% over checks1 |
| Oil Content | 44% |
| Protein | 28% |
| Maturity Zone | Mid- to long-season2 |
| Blackleg Resistance | Excellent |
| Lodging Resistance | Very good to excellent3 |
| Pod Shatter Resistance | Very good to excellent |
1 Check varieties: AC Vulcan and Cutlass oriental mustards
2 12-14 days later than oriental mustard
3 Depending on moisture conditions
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Agrisoma trials.
Carinata Elite Line Yield Results
| AAC A100 |
AAC A110 |
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Carinata Elite Line Yield Results |
Yield (kg/ha) |
% of Checked |
Yield (kg/ha) |
% of Check |
| 2009 | 4321 | 16% | ||
| 2010 | 2227 | 18% | ||
| 2011 | 2843 | 14% | 3057 | 23% |
| 2012 | 1898 | 21% | 1906 | 21% |
Check varieties: 2009-2010 AC Vulcan, 2011-2012 AC Cutlass
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. trials.
As an oilseed mustard, Carinata will be able to access the full suite of Brassica spp. pest control options. Minor use registrations targeting seed treatments, selective broadleaf and grass control herbicides have been initiated.
1Two years of testing
2AC Vulcan and Cutlass oriental mustards
3Depending on moisture conditions
