Allopolyploid oilseed rape (Brassica napus) plays a critical role in global agriculture, serving not only as a major oil crop but also as a nutritious vegetable and ornamental plant.

Rape (Brassica napus) is a member of the Brassica family and "a new kid on the block" in deer management in the U.S. Brassicas include cabbage, cauliflower, canola, kale, rape, radish, turnip ...

The oil, in its crude form, was and still is used as lamp oil and lubricant. Botanically, Brassica campestris, Brassica rapa and Brassica napus are identical.

Scientists have pinpointed the compound in rapeseed responsible for its bitter taste, marking an encouraging step towards the creation of palatable rapeseed by-products for human consumption. Rapeseed ...

Oilseed rape (Brassica napus) is a member of the Brassicaceae family. Grown mainly for its oil-rich seed, it is the third-largest source of vegetable oil in the world. Crushing the seeds extracts ...

Rapeseed or canola oil recently caught everybody's attention for several health benefits it offers. Rapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of the Brassica napus plant, which is related to mustard, ...

BASF's new canola hybrid InVigor Gold aims to push the oilseed into hotter, drier regions of the US and Canada, potentially ...

1. On 11 February 2004, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) delivered its opinion that genetically modified oilseed rape product (Brassica napus L., GT73 line) is as safe as its conventional ...

1. Concerning the placing on the market of genetically modified hybrid swede rape (Brassica napus L. ssp. oleifera Metzg. MS1Bn x RF1Bn), it has been decided by Commission Decision 96/158/EC of 6 ...