胡麻為一高經濟價值的油料作物，自古以來即被東方民族當作保健食品。近年來，對於食物中抗氧物質的利用廣受世人重視。胡麻之所以備受矚目，主要原因在於其含有獨特的lignan類抗氧化相關化合物，如sesamin、sesamolin、sesamol、sesaminol及lignan glycosides等化合物。因此，本研究擬探討(1)胡麻種子抗氧化物質之品種(系)變異，(2)抗氧化物質含量與農藝特性之相關關係。研究結果可供胡麻品質改良及相關產品開發利用的參考。Sesame is an oil crop with high economical value and as health food in eastern people. Recently, the use of natural antioxidants in foods is receiving special attention. Much attention has been focused on the presence of a number of sesame lignans, mainly sesamin, sesamolin, sesamol, sesaminol and lignan glycosides in sesame seeds. Therefore, the objective of this study were to investigate:(1)the varietal variation of the antioxidant componentsin sesame seeds;(2) the relationship between antioxidants and agronomic characters. The results could be provided as reference for the quality improvement and product ultility of sesame
