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 Chapter 9: Crop Plants and Exotic Plants
Hassanein (1955) attributed 90 percent of the crossing in flax to honey bees; Smirnov (1954), 26 to 93 percent; and Alles (1961), Bezdenezhnykh (1956), Luttso (1957), and Smirnov (1954) concluded that honey bees were the most important agents.
Dillman (1938) mentioned bumble bees as visitors along with honey bees, and Henry and Chih (1928) mentioned honey bees, a "small bee," and thrips, believing that the last-mentioned insects were important agents in cross-pollination in India.
Flax provides a small amount of both pollen and nectar for honey bees, the degree of visitation and the material collected apparently depending upon the area and competing floral sources.
http://gears.tucson.ars.ag.gov/book/chap9/flax.html   (1694 words)

  
 FLAX - LoveToKnow Article on FLAX
42), and among the plagues of Egypt that of hail destroyed the flax and barley crops, for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was boiled (Exod.
The seeds of the flax plant, well known as linseed, are heavy, smooth, glossy and of a bright greenish-brown color.
There the flax is dried in the field, and housed or stacked during the winter succeeding its growth, and in the spring of the following year it is retted in crates sunk in the sluggish waters of the river Lys.
http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/F/FL/FLAX.htm   (5876 words)

  
 Flax Encyclopedia Article, Description, History and Biography @ QuiltPlace.com
The use of flax seed and flax seed oil (which is high in omega-3 linolenic acid) as a nutritional supplement is increasing.
One tablespoon of ground flax seeds and three tablespoons of water makes an excellent replacement for one egg in baking by binding the other ingredients together, and ground flax seeds can also be mixed in with oatmeal, yogurt, water (like metamucil), or any other food item where a nutty flavor is appropriate.
Currently all flax produced in the USA and Canada are seed flax types for the production of linseed oil or flaxseeds for human nutrition.
http://www.quiltplace.com/encyclopedia/Flax   (1417 words)

  
 Flax Production in North Dakota
Two types of flax are grown, seed flax, for the oil in its seed, and fiber flax, for the fiber in its stem.
Flax is usually sown on the same type of land that grows wheat and barley.
As settlers moved west, flax was one of the crops produced.
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/crops/a1038w.htm   (2891 words)

  
 Flax
Flax is usually sown with a grain drill.
Flax may be infested from time of emergence to maturity by various insect pests.
To clean flax seed, use a 4 x 16 mesh wire sieve (or 4 x 14 for large-seeded varieties) to separate the grain and larger weed seeds from flax.
http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/AlternativeCrops/Flax.htm   (3586 words)

  
 Growing Flax: Production tips, economics, and more
Many farms moved away from a rotation of flax and small grains (wheat, oats and sometimes barley or rye), to a rotation of corn followed by soybeans.
However, flax is not very competitive with weeds, in part because the small leaves of flax keep it from shading the ground completely.
Flax should not be planted in fields known to have a heavy population of cool season weeds, such as wild mustards.
http://www.jeffersoninstitute.org/pubs/flax.shtml   (2441 words)

  
 Ag Innovation News, JULY-SEPT 2003: FLAX
Flax, also known as linseed, is one of the oldest domesticated crops, used by ancient Egyptians to make linen wraps for mummies.
A new form of flax or linseed called "linola" or "solin" was developed in Australia in 1992.
While the fiber flax market appears limited, interest is growing in seed flax, as linseed oils are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
http://www.auri.org/news/ainjul03/12flax.htm   (616 words)

  
 Fiber Flax Farming Practices in the SE United States
Flax straw should be raked into windrows and baled using standard hay baling protocol such as straw dryness, baler setting, bale density, speed, and packaging.
Flax is an agricultural crop that can provide food (14), fuel (2), and fiber (22).
Flax produces seed capsules containing 10 seeds and is primarily self-pollinated with some pollination due to insects (15).
http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/management/2003/flax   (2489 words)

  
 Bodybuilding.com - Flax Seed Information and Product Listing! Flax Seed FAQ!
Flax seeds are the richest source of lignans.
Most of the nutrients are contains in the flax seed.
Flax seeds are an excellent source of fiber.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/flax.html   (592 words)

  
 Flax
Over the centuries, flax has been developed into different strains until today there are two main varieties grown, one for flax seed oil and the other for the fibers in the stem for cloth making.
Flax seed is an important grain that will improve just about everyone’s health.
For a grain, flax seed also has a very high level of protein at 21%.
http://waltonfeed.com/self/flax.html   (2558 words)

  
 Flax, Linseed
Sown in March, the oil-yielding flax is harvested when the seeds are mature, drying may be necessary.
- Principal European pests: the two most important pests are the large flax flea beetle, and the flax flea beetle, Longitarsus paryulus(Paykull) (Col., Chrysomelidae) that attack the seedlings as they emerge and Thrips: (Thrips angusticeps) and flax thrips (Thrips lini), whose bites cause deformations and discolourations to the top of the stem.
- Winter flax varieties, with their procumbent growth at the beginning of their development, are differentiated from spring flax varieties, that grow erect and are sensitive to cold.
http://www.inra.fr/Internet/Produits/HYPPZ/CULTURES/6c---068.htm   (382 words)

  
 Flax
The aerial parts of the mountain flax are harvested while flowering.
The Mountain flax received its nickname of "purging flax" because it was once popular as a purgative.
Mountain flax is a potent laxative and can be a substitute for senna.
http://www.innvista.com/health/herbs/flax.htm   (666 words)

  
 FLAX SEEDS AND FLAX OIL
Flax oil and flax seeds are being rediscovered as true health foods.
Flax seeds contain over a hundred times more of a phytonutrient, known as lignin, than any of its closest competitors, such as wheat bran, buckwheat, rye, millet, oats, and soybeans.
Mixing flax oil with yogurt helps to emulsify the oil, improving its digestion and metabolism by the body.
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/4/T041700.asp   (1103 words)

  
 Flax Seed
Please explore our Flaxfood website and read about: the wonderful flax seed benefits; flax seed and cholesterol; comparison of flax products, such as organic flax seed, flax seed oil, ground flax and milled flax seed; and other aspects of flaxseed; as well as about wheat germ and wheat grass.
The term "flax food" includes the whole flaxseed, milled, ground or unmilled; flax oil; and flax meal, which is what is left after the oil is removed.
The best flax food is organic milled flax seed.
http://www.flaxfood.com   (620 words)

  
 botanical.com - A Modern Herbal Flax - Herb Profile and Information
When the bolls are ripe, the Flax is pulled and tied in bundles, and in order to assist the separation of the fibre from the stalks, the bundles are placed in water for several weeks, and then spread out to dry.
Flax flowers were believed in the Middle Ages to be a protection against sorcery.
The Flax is a graceful little plant with turquoise blue blossoms, a tall, erect annual, 1 to 2 feet high, the stems usually solitary quite smooth, with alternate, linear, sessile leaves, 3/4 to 1 inch long.
http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/f/flax--23.html   (1873 words)

  
 AO Organic Flaxseed - source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids
Since the flax seed itself is about 41% flax oil, the math is easy: consume 2.5 Tablespoons of flax per day per 100 pounds of body weight.
If you soak your flax overnight first, you will probably need to double this to accommodate the expansion due to the absorption by the flax of the surrounding water.
Obviously, flax is not the only source that will fix a deficiency of EFA's (essential fatty acids) in the diet.
http://www.altcancer.com/flax.htm   (1483 words)

  
 Flax
For a stone grinder to grind flax, it must be mixed with wheat, or some other dry grain in a ratio of at least 3 parts grain to 1 part flax.
And Flax seed has one of the best, Mucilage.
Flax contains all the anti-oxidants it needs to naturally keep the oil fresh within the seed.
http://waltonfeed.com/omega/flax.html   (1066 words)

  
 Blue Flax seeds, Linum perenne lewisii (P) at American Meadows
The flax family is used in the manufacture of linseed oil and fabric.
Blue Flax seeds is one of 80 species in our Wildflower Seed Encyclopedia.
Blue Flax seeds, Linum perenne lewisii (P) at American Meadows
http://www.americanmeadows.com/bulk_ind_detail.cfm?itemid=96   (143 words)

  
 Beyond Depth of Field
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http://www.beyonddepthoffield.com/blog/index.php   (4935 words)

  
 FlaxUSA, Golden Flax Seed (Flaxseed) from North Dakota
In general for every 10g of Flax Seed used in the diet there is a 1% reduction in total Cholesterol and a 1.5% reduction in LDL cholesterol.
Flax USA guarantees the quality of the golden flax seed with a
Central North Dakota is the ideal region for growing golden flax seed, with a semi-arid climate of warm days and cool nights.
http://www.flaxusa.com   (450 words)

  
 Prairie Fare: Some Facts about Flax
The plot is used for disease testing and has been planted to flax every year since 1893.
Here’s an easy bun recipe developed for the Flax Council of Canada and the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission and appearing in the "Flax Family Favorites" cookbook.
Last year, North Dakota producers raised 475,000 acres of flax, more than 90 percent of the flax raised in the United States.
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/newsrelease/2001/041201/03prairi.htm   (840 words)

  
 Flax Seed Oil - Herbal Reference Guide
Effect of flax seed ingestion on the menstrual cycle.
Prasad K. Dietary flax seed in prevention of hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis.
Allman MA, Pena MM, Pang D. Supplementation with flaxseed oil versus sunflower seed oil in healthy young men consuming a low fat diet: effects on platelet composition and function.
http://www.superbherbs.com/FlaxSeedOil.html   (743 words)

  
 Prairie Flax Products - Info On Flax - Flax Recipes
*To toast flax seed, spread flax seeds in small metal pan.
Add soy sauce, sesame oil and flax seed.
In a bowl, cream butter and sugars; add flax seed.
http://www.flaxproducts.com/info_recipes.html   (768 words)

  
 Dakota Flax : Welcome
Our Omega golden flax provides a high level of the Omega-3 oils, lignans and fiber that are believed to reduce the risks of many diseases.
A diet supplemented with the pleasant, nutty taste of MAGCO Dakota Flax™ provides a rich source of healthy Omega-3 oils and other nutrients.
All Omega flaxseed available through Dakota Flax has been certified organically grown by Farm Verified Organic (FVO).
http://www.dakotaflax.com   (152 words)

  
 Flax - Comfortable, Natural Linen Women's Clothing
Second, Flax has always been an eco-aware company, and this year we are excited to introduce a new collection of women’s wear using Organic Cotton Fiber!
It will not be long before new life begins to bloom around us and the Flax plants that create our linen, are in full bloom.
Third, we have brought back our Flax Vintage Collection which will be in the stores late March and early April.
http://www.flaxdesigns.com   (385 words)

  
 definition of flax
The skin or fibrous part of the flax plant, when broken and cleaned by hatcheling or combing.
Bark, Blue, Broken, Cloth, Esp, Fiber, Flax, Foot, Genus, Is, Lawn, Linen, Linum, Oil, Or, Part, Plant, Seed, Single, Skin, Thread, Which
The fiber of the bark is used for making thread and cloth, called linen, cambric, lawn, lace, etc. Linseed oil is expressed from the seed.
http://www.brainydictionary.com/words/fl/flax165319.html   (224 words)

  
 Barleans's - Products - Oils
By using the Barlean's Bio-Electron process the flax particulates (high in lignan precursors) is retained in the oil, offering nature's richest source of these valuable plant chemicals.
The result is a deficiency of these vital nutrients in these foods and ultimately in your pet.
OMEGA MAN’S unique and proprietary formula combines the world’s purest and freshest flax seed oil, rare styrian pumpkin seed oil, lignans, and phospholipid and phytosterol complex*
http://www.barleans.com/products/oils.html   (887 words)

  
 Welcome to the Flax Site
With the support of the Flax Council of Canada, flax serves a myriad of uses worldwide.
This site endeavours to provide general flax facts of interest to consumers, as well as more specialized information for nutritionists, dietitians, food producers, manufacturers and flax growers.
The site strives to be a practical and interesting guide to this versatile Canadian crop.
http://www.flaxcouncil.ca   (67 words)

  
 Dietitian Jane Reinhardt-Martin - FlaxRd.com
Throughout our journey in the flax industry, we have learned that when flax is grown, it can vary greatly with omega-3 fat content, as well as quality.
Flax Your Way to Better Health, is the first-ever consumer guide on flax and nutrition.
What to do with your flax once you get it into your kitchen
http://www.flaxrd.com   (407 words)

  
 The Village Parish of Flax Bourton in North Somerset, North Somerset Avon country of England, South West UK - Pubs ...
Pubs in the village of Flax Bourton (North Somerset,Avon) in UK on (UKVillages.co.uk)
Flax Bourton-North Somerset Local Food, Food Suppliers, Organic Food, Free Range, Farm Shops and Speciality Foods
Old photographs of Flax Bourton-North Somerset, old maps of Flax Bourton-North Somerset, local photos, genealogy, ancestors, ancestry, history
http://www.pubsinthearea.co.uk/ukvillages.nsf/pubs/Flax+Bourton.North+Somerset   (248 words)

  
 Flax - Herbal Encyclopedia
The seed and the seed oil are being studied as a possible cure for cancer.
Flax grows in a wide range through North America.
Flax is used as an aid to achieving cardiovascular health, to help in menopause, and as a mild laxative.
http://allnatural.net/herbpages/flax.shtml   (220 words)

  
 Barlean's Organic Oils
Barlean's is awarded their 6th consecutive Vity Award for the best flax oil and Green superfoods products.
http://www.barleans.com   (26 words)

  
 www.lignanhealth.com - Dakota Flax Gold and Flax Seed from Heintzman Farms
www.lignanhealth.com - Dakota Flax Gold and Flax Seed from Heintzman Farms
Some people think that they can get all the benefits of flaxseed by taking flaxseed oil instead of freshly ground seed.
They were located only in a small layer of sludge stuck to the bottom of the bottles."
http://www.lignanhealth.com   (293 words)

  
 New Zealand flax - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about New Zealand flax
New Zealand flax is not available in the Hutchinson encyclopedia.
You may also use the word browser links:
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/New+Zealand+flax   (89 words)

  
 flaxVALANT: Flax Based Skin Care & Beauty Shop
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http://www.flaxvalant.com   (35 words)

  
 Flax Institute
Flax Your Way to Better Health & The Amazing Flax Cookbook
Order should be accompanied by a check or money order payable to the Flax Institute.
Other North Dakota web site goes on line ameriflax.com
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/flaxinst   (57 words)

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