Biochemical and molecular characterization of parents and its crosses for high oleic acid content in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Globally, Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is one of the most important cultivated oilseed crops. High oleic sunflower oil maintains oil stability also offers a trans-free oil solution for customers. They help in diminishing the cholesterol leading to a reduction in heart diseases. High oleic acid content genotypes have been developed whose oil has higher oxidative stability and better dietary properties than standard genotypes. An investigation was envisaged to evaluate 64 genotypes (seven CMS lines, seven restorer lines, 49 derived crosses and RSFH-1 hybrid as a check) using gas chromatography (GC) and molecular markers to identify high oleic acid associated genotypes.