Evaluation of Salvia hispanica L. cultivated in the south of Santa Fe (Argentina)

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Héctor Busilacchi

Abstract

Salvia hispanica L. (chia)-Lamiaceae, is a species
of dietary and medicinal value and it is a source of Omega-6
and Omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, antioxidants and soluble
and insoluble fibres. There is not enough available data about
the possibilities that the cultivation may be carried out
successfully in the south of Santa Fe province, mainly
considering the incidence of late frosts. Due to the shortage of
information about the cultivation in the field of S. hispanica in
different Argentinean regions, and taking into account its
growing demand and its importance as a medicinal dietary
product, the aim was to assess the possibility of carrying out
the cultivation of this species in the south area of Santa Fe
province �?? Argentina- (33º14´ S, 61º2´ W). Plant height, crop
cycle length, ear weight and seed fatty acid composition were
evaluated for different sowing dates. Differences were found
between early and late sowings, would be early January more
suitable for the cultivation in this area.

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Busilacchi, H. (2013). Evaluation of Salvia hispanica L. cultivated in the south of Santa Fe (Argentina). Cultivos Tropicales, 34(4), 55–59. Retrieved from https://ediciones.inca.edu.cu/index.php/ediciones/article/view/731
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