Table 2.
Statistical values of different fatty acid components in the population of Elaeis guineensis.
| Statistical values | Myristic acid | Palmitic acid | Oleic acid | Linoleic acid | Steric acid | Lauric acid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum value | 1.99% | 44.32% | 53.42% | 18.07% | 1.26% | 1.97% |
| Minimum value | 0.54% | 32.70% | 35.86% | 7.17% | 0.24% | 0.03% |
| Average value | 1.03% | 39.21% | 46.13% | 11.61% | 0.65% | 0.44% |
| Standard deviation | 0.33 | 2.44 | 3.08 | 2.12 | 0.33 | 0.43 |
| Variation coefficient | 0.32 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.18 | 0.52 | 0.97 |