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Seeding date and nitrogen fertilization effects on the performance of borage (Borago officinalis L.)

2002-11-01

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Recently, borage (Borago officinalis L.) has been the subject of increasing agricultural interest because of the potential market for gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an unusual fatty acid extracted from the seed. GLA is an omega-6 essential fatty acid which has been identified as having several beneficial therapeutic effects such as treatment of atopic eczema, diabetes, cyclic mastalgia, heart disease, arthritis, and...

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20fd9257-dae5-5268-aa0a-c6abd1a5d95e
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10.1016/s0926-6690(02)00047-x
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