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 Elite Line Profile1
| Yield | 18% versus checks2 |
| Oil Content | 44% |
| Protein | 28% |
| Maturity Zone | Mid-long season (12-14 days later than oriental mustard) |
| Blackleg Resistance | Excellent |
| Lodging Resistance | Very Good to Excellent3 |
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2009 and 2012 trials.
Carinata Elite Line Yield Results
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Carinata Elite Line Yield Results |
Yield (kg/ha) |
% of Cutlass |
| 2009 | 4321 | 16% |
| 2010 | 2227 | 18% |
Source: 2010 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 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
