Camelina sativa SO-50 Breeding for Yield and Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current camelina varieties available for commercial production in the USA lack high productivity and broad adaptability, especially in low-input agricultural systems, limiting their use as reliable feedstocks for the emerging biofuel industry.
Innovation Solution
Development of the Camelina sativa (L.) variety 'SO-50' through conventional breeding methods, which exhibits superior agronomic performance, high yields, and adaptability to dryland, low-input conditions, with enhanced seed production and oil content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional camelina varieties are used for commercial production, then the crop can be grown with low inputs and broad adaptability, but the productivity and seed yield per plant remain limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by developing a camelina variety with modified genetic parameters that result in increased seed production. The variety 'SO-50' exhibits changed biological parameters including higher seed yield per plant (approximately 1989 seeds per plant compared to check lines), improved oil content (approximately 37.56%), and enhanced agronomic performance. These parameter changes were achieved through conventional breeding methods that selected for superior yield and adaptability traits.
2Productivity
If camelina varieties are developed for high productivity, then seed yield increases, but adaptability to dryland and low-input conditions may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by developing a camelina variety that simultaneously achieves high productivity and broad adaptability to multiple environmental conditions. The variety 'SO-50' is designed to function effectively across diverse agricultural systems including dryland, low-input, and conventional farming conditions. This multi-functional variety produces high grain yields (approximately 1746 Lbs/ac) while maintaining stability across varying environmental conditions, making it universally suitable for commercial production in the USA.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the genetic parameters of camelina to achieve both high yield and environmental adaptability. The variety exhibits changed parameters including medium maturity (approximately 106 days), mid-size stature (approximately 33 inches), high seed yield per plant (approximately 1989 seeds), and stable performance across environmental gradients. These parameter optimizations were achieved through conventional breeding methods that selected for both productivity and adaptability.
3Quantity of substance
If existing camelina varieties are cultivated, then the crop exhibits broad environmental adaptability, but the oil yield and fatty acid composition consistency are insufficient for commercial biofuel production
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by developing a camelina variety with optimized biochemical parameters for biofuel production. The variety 'SO-50' exhibits consistent oil content (approximately 37.56%) and stable fatty acid composition across varying environmental conditions. The fatty acid profile includes average amounts of linoleic acid (19.57%), linolenic acid (35.94%), and erucic acid (0.17%), providing compositional consistency suitable for commercial biofuel applications. These biochemical parameter improvements were achieved through conventional breeding methods.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz spring-type seed designated as ‘SO-50’ derived from a cross between camelina accessions with high yield and oil quality attributes following conventional breeding methodologies.