Viable seed yield for quinoa in Ontario

藜麦是最完整的植物蛋白质来源（高于大豆），与传统谷物相比具有更高的营养和抗氧化作用。 2012年，安大略的藜麦零售额超过3200万美元;由于其作为谷物的无麸质和高营养特性，每年增长30%。 加拿大绝大多数藜麦是从玻利维亚和秘鲁进口的。 初步试验的结果表明，在安大略可以实现可行的藜麦生产。 具体的挑战是在安大略的土壤上获得稳定的商业作物产量。确定安大略种植的藜麦的最佳种植密度是使藜麦作为经济作物产量最大化的一个重要因素。 本研究的目的是评估不同的藜麦种植密度对安大略土壤上获得商业作物产量的影响。

Quinoa is the most complete plant protein source (higher than soybeans) and has a higher nutritional and antioxidant profile versus traditional grains. Quinoa retail sales in Ontario exceeded $32 M in 2012; growing at 30% annually due to its gluten-free and high nutritional profile as a cereal grain. The vast majority of quinoa in Canada is imported from Bolivia and Peru. Results from preliminary trials indicated that a viable production of quinoa is achievable in Ontario. The specific challenge is to obtain a consistent commercial crop yield on Ontario soils. Determining the optimal planting density for Ontario grown quinoa is an essential factor to maximizing quinoa yield as a commercial crop. The goal of this research is to assess the impact of varying quinoa planting densities on obtaining a commercial crop yield on Ontario soils.