Interest in canola (Brassica napus L.). In response to this interest, scientists have been
tasked with altering and optimizing the protein production chain to ensure canola proteins …

In the past, breeding for incorporation of insect pest resistance or tolerance into cultivars for
use in integrated pest management schemes in oilseed rape/canola (Brassica napus) …

Commercialization of Brassica napus. L (oilseed rape) meal as protein diet is gaining more
attention due to its well‐balanced amino acid and protein contents. Phytic acid (PA) is a …

In plants, chloroplasts are the sites at which photosynthesis occurs, and an increased
abundance of chloroplasts increases the nutritional quality of plants and the resultant color …

Barley is a diploid species with a genome smaller than those of other members of the
Triticeae tribe, making it an attractive model for genetic studies in Triticeae crops. The recent …

Since its introduction in 2000, the TILLING strategy has been widely used in plant research
to create novel genetic diversity. TILLING is based on chemical or physical mutagenesis …

The presence of anti-nutritive compounds like glucosinolates (GSLs) in the rapeseed meal
severely restricts its utilization as animal feed. Therefore, reducing the GSL content to< 18 …

Meeting the needs of a growing world population in the face of imminent climate change is a
challenge; breeding of vegetable and oilseed Brassica crops is part of the race in meeting …

Breeding low phytic acid (lpa) crops is a strategy that has potential to both improve the
nutritional quality of food and feed and contribute to the sustainability of agriculture. Here …

Crucifers have long been documented for their potential therapeutic food properties and are
also referred to as the super-foods. They include the crops like kale, collards, kohlrabi, and …