The effects of soil metals on the composition of oil of Paeonia ostii seeds

[摘要] Peony seed oil has been known to have a high value for health due to the high content of unsaturated fatty acid. However, few studies have investigated which factors impact the oil quality and composition of seeds in the traditional mining cultivation area. In the present study, the investigation was conducted in 30 cultural field sites. Significantly negative relationships were found between Cu content in soils or leaves and linoleic and unsaturated fatty acids. Further tests revealed that Cu evidently accumulated in leaves. This demonstrated Cu content in soils was the important factor that influenced linoleic acid content and unsaturated fatty acid content. Such proposition must be considered when cultivating groups of plant toward expanding oil production.

[学科分类] 纳米科学和纳米技术

[关键词] Seed oil variability;unsaturated fatty acids;Heavy metal pollution;Copper accumulation