Abstract

A new oilseed crop of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) has been introduced in Russian Central Nonchernozem Belt. Of particular relevance is the study of the oil content of safflower seeds, which is determined by the agrometeorological conditions of the growing season, seed reproduction, heat and moisture availability of various regions and ranges from 14.5 to 31.2%, which allows you to grow this crop in the Central region - the Moscow region, in order to obtain oil. The oil yield was 240kg/ha. It should be noted that the safflower culture in the Central region of the Russian Federation accumulates oil in seeds as much as at home in India. Under atypical excessively humid conditions in 2013 in the Moscow and Saratov regions, the accumulation of oil amounted to 6.4 and 8.6%. The fatty acid composition of the Krasa Stupinskaya grade oil is characterized by a high content of oleic and linoleic acid, which is of particular value for use for food purposes. For food purposes, it is recommended to use the Stupinskaya Krasa variety, which has a high oil content and fatty acid composition.

Keywords:Safflower; Introduction; Oil content; Fatty acid composition; Linoleic; Oleic; Linolenic; Food purposes