ISHS Acta Horticulturae 73: I International Symposium on Spices and Medicinal plants
COMPARING EXAMINATIONS OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES AND ORIGINS OF PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM L. |
| Authors: | H. Heltmann, O. Arslan |
| DOI: | 10.17660/ActaHortic.1978.73.3 |
| Abstract:
In 1976, a number of varieties and origins of Papaver somniferum L. were grown in the garden of the Institut für Pharmazeutische Biologie of the University of Bonn and tested for their production of alkaloids, yield of seeds and capsules. The results obtained show that the morphine content is comparatively low in all specimen (highest value 0,31%), whereas the thebaine and codeine content of the empty ripe capsules is relatively higher (maxima 0,55% and 0,32%). The yield per hektare was computed to be 750–1194 kg of seeds and 580–987 kg of capsules; which is remarkably high as well. | |
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