Seed coat color of sesame (sesamum indicum L.): A review

Authors : Yaşar Ahu ÖLMEZ, Deniz SEVİLMİŞ, İsa BİLALOĞLU

Pages : 72-76

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Publication Date : 2022-09-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Sesame is an important oil seed crop for the world. Its oil content is between 45-55% and protein content is 20-25%. Approximately 3/4 of the globally produced sesame seed is processed into oil and meal. The rest is used for production of other types of foods. Sesame seed cake is generally used as feed for cattle in many countries in the world. Seed coat colour is also an important trait for commercial sesame. Color influences consumer preferences. White, black, biscuit color, light yellow, dark brown, golden and grey are the terms used to classify sesame seeds according to color globally. Here in this review, global knowledge produced in the last decade on sesame seed color is summerised.
Keywords : Sesame, Sesamum indicum L, seed color, seed coat