Table 3.
Composition of fatty acids in PCK-1 and PMK-1 genotypes of pumpkin seeds.
| Fatty acid (%) | PCK-1 | PMK-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 8.58a | 9.5a |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 2.86b | 3.74b |
| Oleic acid (18:1) | 46.27c | 46.88c |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 42.29d | 39.88d |
| Saturated fatty acids (%) | 11.44 | 13.24 |
| Unsaturated fatty acids (%) | 88.56 | 86.76 |
a,b,c,d- There is no significant difference in the fatty acid composition amongst the two genotypes.