The positive correlation between seed yield and oil content indicates that a simultaneous improvement of both characters is possible. However, the obtained improvement of 1000-seed weight seems to be of low immediate value due to the drastic reduction of both oil content and seed yield, which makes further cycles of recombination necessary. The results obtained from the present study suggest that a considerable agronomic potential is present in newly developed lines of camelina. However, high oil content and a specific fatty acid profile would be the key requirements to re-establish camelina as an industrial oilseed crop. These quality characters should therefore deserve most attention in future breeding programs.
Spatial heterogeneity affects variety trial interpretation.
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