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水平。2012年，安大略省的藜麦零售额超过3200万美元；由于其无麸质和作为谷物的高营养状况，藜麦的年增长率为30%。加拿大的藜麦绝大多数是从玻利维亚和秘鲁进口的。初步试验结果表明，在安大略省生产藜麦是可行的。具体的挑战是在安大略省的土壤上获得一致的商业作物产量。确定安大略省种植藜麦的最佳种植密度是最大限度地提高藜麦作为经济作物产量的关键因素。这项研究的目的是评估不同的藜麦种植密度对在安大略省土壤上获得经济作物产量的影响。

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.