Screw Rape Seed Vegetable Oil Plant in Tunisia

What is the most popular oil crop in Tunisia?
Presently, the sunflower cultivated is one of the most leading oilseed crops in Tunisia. It ranked first in 2019 before soybean and rapeseed, with an average annual production of about 4877 tons [ 21 ].
Does biochemical characterization of sunflower germplasm oil exist in Tunisia?
In Tunisia, there is a lack of study on biochemical characterization of sunflower germplasm oil. The present study was conducted to analyze oil content and fatty acid composition of 22 local and introduced sunflower accessions. Results revealed significant variation among studied accessions for all measured biochemical traits.
Why is Tunisia a GIAHS site?
It is the second time Tunisian sites have won the GIAHS recognition, after Gafsa Oases in 2011. Both sites reflect profound bonds between the cultivated crops and the natural ecosystem, local fauna and flora, while promoting the preservation of traditional knowledge and biodiversity conservation.
What is a field experiment in Tunisia?
Field experiment was conducted at Beja region in northwest Tunisia, during the growing season from March to July 2016 to evaluate the seed quality (content oil and fatty acids composition) of twenty-two sunflower accessions. The experiment was arranged as a randomized complete block with three replications.