Studies about mechanisms of oil seed deterioration under different storage conditions in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)

The main objectives of these investigations were to explore the effect of storage temperature on seed qualities of different rapeseed cultivars. In addition, the biochemical changes of rapeseeds with particular consideration of the activities of scavenging enzymes and antioxidants were determined. The storage experiment was conducted during two years. In 2004, three cultivars (Express, Maplus and Viking) were stored at 15 and 25C for 90 days and in 2005 the same experiment was carried out with the cvs. Aragon, Marcant and Viking at 15C and 33C. From the results, there was a clear relationship between moisture content (MC) and oil content of the seeds in relation to storability. Storing rapeseeds (MC