Global Council for Innovation in Rapeseed and Canola

NEWSLETTER 17, February 2025

Greetings and welcome to GCIRC Newsletter #17, February 2025

Table of contents

Editorial

Activity/News of the association:

• GCIRC Website         
• GCIRC Technical Meeting in Cambridge, UK, April 8-10 
• 17th IRC International Rapeseed Congress, Paris, April 18th to 21st, 2027      
• Oilseed rape-Canola hybrid story  
• Welcome to New GCIRC members             
• Professor Folkhard ISERMEYER      

Value chains and regional news

• World rapeseed Canola production        
• USA    
• Canada
• Europe
• Australia
• Ukraine 

Scientific news

• Publications
• GENETICS & BREEDING       
• CROP PROTECTION 
• AGRONOMY & CROP MANAGEMENT         
• PHYSIOLOGY
• REMOTE SENSING   
• PROCESSING, QUALITY & PRODUCTS      
• NUTRITION and HEALTH      
• ANALYZES      
• ECONOMY and MARKET      
• MISCELLANEOUS     

Upcoming international and national events

Editorial

Welcome to 2025, a year that hopefully is full of good health and prosperity for all.

Our thoughts continue to go out to the people of Ukraine, and particularly our colleagues in agriculture, the devastation and destruction has been going for way too long.

World production of rapeseed/canola again experienced challenges globally, whether it be climatic conditions impacting both northern and southern hemispheres, increasing production costs, or softer grain prices. I look forward to reviewing regional crop reports and forecasts for the current crop in our next newsletter.

Focus is on the upcoming GCIRC Technical Meeting and field tour being held in Cambridge, UK 8^th–10^th April 2025.  A great program is shaping up nicely under the theme of “Climate Change” covering – adapting agronomy, managing pests and diseases, delivering greenhouse gas reduction. Many thanks to Colin Peters/NIAB for his dedication to deliver this event. Registration numbers are rising, so don’t forget to register and be part of TM2025.

A GCIRC General Assembly will be held during the Technical Meeting, and this is where the board for the next 4-year term will be nominated and accepted. Many thanks to current board members who have indicated they will be continuing as their countries representative. Remember all GCIRC members are welcome and invited to attend.

With IRC-2027 only two years away, now it is a good time to put this pre-eminent Global Congress on your calendar. The 17^th International Rapeseed Congress to be held in Paris, France in April 2027.  I understand planning and preparing is well under way and good progress to date.

Looking forward to seeing many of you in Cambridge in April, safe travels.

Robert Wilson, GCIRC President

Activity/ News of the association

GCIRC Website

GCIRC members email addresses were visible to all on the GCIRC website as “Name(at)site.xx,” to avoid robots to pick them, but it was obviously insufficient.
Many GCIRC members were proposed to buy “the GCIRC mailing list” by “parasitic actors”, and sometimes were submitted to more malicious and dangerous attempts (e.g. messages asking money sent under the name of our president or other members “in difficulty””, or recently attempts to sell false tickets for our technical meeting, etc…). We finally decided that members’ email addresses will be totally hidden for non-GCIRC members to avoid spamming and phishing. These addresses will remain available for members only under their login with their personal passwords. Telephone numbers are still visible to all: so, remain vigilant on that channel and do not hesitate to inform us (contact(at)gcirc.org) in case of malicious attempts.

GCIRC Technical Meeting in Cambridge, UK, April 8-10

The GCIRC Technical Meeting will take place in Cambridge, UK, on next April 8^th to 10^th, 2025.

The local organization is managed by Colin Peters and his colleagues of NIAB. The older GCIRC members will remember the 9^th International Rapeseed Congress, which was organized in Cambridge in July 1995, at a time when the first rapeseed hybrids were just appearing. Almost 30 years since then.

The overall theme is on Climate Change – adapting agronomy, managing pests and diseases, delivering greenhouse gas reduction.

A field tour will precede the indoor sessions, on Tuesday April 8^th: the participants will visit the English Mustard Growers farm at Thorney, Peterborough (see program on GCIRC website/news). Wednesday 9^th and Thursday 10^th will be devoted to indoor sessions at Jesus College Cambridge, including oral presentations and posters. A special panel session on Gene editing is scheduled on Wednesday afternoon: How can science and policy work together to facilitate the uptake of precision-bred crops?

It will be followed by the traditional Gala Dinner, in Jesus College.

The GCIRC General Assembly will be on Wednesday 9^th.

Detailed programme and registrations are available on the GCIRC website. Participants limited to 130 persons.

17^th IRC International Rapeseed Congress, Paris, April 18^th to 21^st, 2027

Save the dates!

See Logo on PdF file

The 17^th International Rapeseed Congress (IRC) will take place in Paris, France, from April 18^th to 21^st, hosted by Terres Inovia, the French oilseed technical Institute, and the professional organizations of the French oilseeds sector, under the auspices of the GCIRC (Global Council for Innovation in Rapeseed and Canola).

The “Palais des Congrès de Paris” is an ideal destination to host the World Rapeseed Congress in 2027. Located at Porte Maillot, near the famous Champs Elysées, it is well connected to public transports and airports, and offers high flexibility for the congress sessions, exhibition and side events.

Technical visits will be organized before the core part of the congress. Several options will be studied in regions easily accessible from Paris. It would include visits of agronomical research platforms, including pluriannual cropping system experiments, industrial units and research labs.

The organization committee is active for more than one year now, and the scientific committee is under construction.

Oilseed rape-Canola hybrid story

Our colleague Yves Devisme has been working in the seeds industry for several decades, presently for NPZ, and proposed to GCIRC a project consisting in writing the history of the emergence of rapeseed/Canola hybrids, which was a complex story mobilizing research and development with a series of successes, failures, imaginative solutions…

The GCIRC Board gave its greenlight to this project with the target to involve the different countries which were active in rapeseed/canola/mustard hybrids research and development.

The scope of the project is to collect and summarize all the information available on the development of Canola/OSR hybrids across the world, with the aim to have a global summary finalized for the next IRC Congress 2027 in Paris, with the possibility in between to release finalized parts. More details will be given at the Technical Meeting in Cambridge, and on the website.

Welcome to New GCIRC members

Since May 2024 we have welcomed twenty-four new members:

In the meantime, eight persons left the association, two of them for retirement.

You may visit their personal pages on the GCIRC website directory, under your login, to better know their fields of interest. We take this opportunity to remind all members that they can modify their personal page, especially indicating their fields of interest in order to facilitate interactions.

Professor Folkhard ISERMEYER

We are deeply saddened to inform of the passing of Prof Folkhard Isermeyer and express our sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues.

Prof. Isermeyer passed away on 14 January 2025, shortly after his 67^th birthday, after a serious illness. He was due to be officially retired in March 2025, but unfortunately was no longer able to enjoy it.

Prof. Isermeyer joined the UFOP advisory board in 2005 and, as a leading agricultural economist, advised UFOP for almost 20 years. Together we can look back on projects and measures that were the result of his suggestions and proposals, such as the ‘agribenchmark’ project. This gave UFOP access to an international network and thus to information for an appropriate classification of the competitiveness and future challenges for German and European oilseed producers. At the beginning of 2024, he retired from the UFOP committees.

Prof Isermeyer was long involved in the Economy Committee of GCIRC, from 2008 to 2020, to ensure that the economic viability of oilseed cultivation was also discussed, for example in a workshop on this topic at the IRC 2019 in Berlin. 

GCIRC, as UFOP, is most grateful to Prof. Isermeyer, for the time he gave us over the years with a professional and personal commitment, contributing to the quality and success of these associations.

Value chains and regional news

World rapeseed Canola production

The latest USDA oilseeds reports(Feb 2025; https://www.fas.usda.gov/data/oilseeds-world-markets-and-trade-02112025) estimates the rapeseed supply to 85.31 MT for the 2024/25 commodity season, 4.6% below the previous season, but 3% higher than the average of the ‘ previous campaigns. Globally, rapeseed is still progressing and represents 12.6% of the global oilseeds production.  

IGC projects marginal increase in global rapeseed area for the 2025 harvest Source UFOP Chart of the week 48/2024 Dec 2024 (https://www.ufop.de/english/news/chart-week/#kw04_2025).
“Whereas the rapeseed area in Russia is expected to decline, acreages in the EU-27, Australia, Canada, India, and the US are likely to record increases.

The International Grains Council (IGC) has forecast the global rapeseed area for the 2025/26 marketing season at 44.1 million hectares. This translates to a 1.4 per cent rise compared to the current season and would be the largest rapeseed area on record. The EU's output available for the 2024/25 season was significantly limited due to reductions in area and disappointing yields. EU farmers are now anticipated to have expanded their production areas nearly 4 per cent to 6.0 million hectares. According to the IGC, the expansions are mainly driven by attractive prices.

See Figure on Pdf File.

The outlook for rapeseed production in the major exporting nations is currently still uncertain. In India, conditions for sowing and germination in the country's most important rapeseed producing region Rajasthan are defined by drought. What is more, the rapeseed area has declined an estimated 7.2 per cent, falling to 3.12 million hectares.

In Canada and Australia, current expectations suggest expanded production areas in both countries – provided demand remains steady. In the US, an 8.3 per cent increase in rapeseed area is also considered possible. According to research by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (mbH), the rise would be based on growing demand from the fuel sector as a consequence of the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to promote biofuels for road and air traffic. In mid-2024, the EPA approved the use of rapeseed oil as a feedstock for biofuels production, which approval has led to a strong rise in rapeseed imports.”

We may wonder how this dynamic might be hampered or disrupted in case the new US administration would alleviate or cancel this EPA policy promoting biofuels or decide taxes on imported oilseed or their transformed products. Investments in some processing units in Canada seem to be at a standstill, waiting for more visibility on US policies and markets.

USA

UFOP Chart of the week 39/2024 was reporting that Canola production in the US is booming, the US biofuel market experiencing dynamic growth, making canola cultivation increasingly attractive for farmers in the northern US and benefiting also to Canadian counterparts. 

But according to US Canola, Biofuels based on Canola are now the object of disappointing evolutions of regulations since the early beginning of 2025: “the U.S. Department of Energy released an updated model to calculate tax credit values based on emissions rates of feedstocks and pathways for biodiesel, renewable diesel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, renewable propane and naphtha. In this model, results for canola are very poor and therefore would not generate any tax credit in most cases”. Despite the more positive evaluation of the Environment Protection Agency.

In the meantime, from the canola seeds production point of view, as reported by USDA, canola production in 2024 was a record high of 2.19 MT, up 13% from 2023. The average yield, at 2 T/ha, is down slightly from the previous year’s average but it is the sixth highest on record. Planted area was 1.112 million ha, 13% above 2023 and exceeding 1 million hectares for the first time.

(source US Canola, Canola Quick Bytes Feb 2025 (https://www.uscanola.com/newsletter/canola-quick-bytes-february-2025/ )

See Figure on Pdf File.

All of the key canola-producing states in the US have expanded their cultivation areas. North Dakota accounts for the lion's share of 830,000 hectares. The state is followed by Montana and Washington, each with around 80,000 hectares, and Idaho and Minnesota, each with about 38,000 hectares. Notably, the canola areas in North Dakota, Montana and Washington have all risen to record highs.

Canada

The 2024 Canadian harvest is down 1.1% compared to 2023: seeded area decreased by 0.4% and yield by 0.8%: the total Canadian 2024 production reaches 18.98 MT for 8.9 Mha and 2.15 T/ha. Yield were depressed compared to 2023 in Manitoba (-7%) with very variable yields, and Alberta (-2%) and slightly progressed in Saskatchewan (+2%). The canola season began with generally low soil moisture, as a consequence of low precipitations in 2023 season and then fall and winter. Then most areas of the Prairies received above normal precipitation in spring, with cool temperatures in May allowing moisture to sink into the top layer of soils. Little drought was remaining at the end of June, except in Alberta. The summer was around normal precipitations.

Finally, 2024 yields are still in a ten-year growing trend.

(source: Canola Week 2024 seasonal reports)

See Map and Figure on Pdf File.

Europe

Source JRC MARS Bulletins Crop monitoring in Europe. Vol. 32 No 8, August 2024.
https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/0d43cc99-6421-11ef-a8ba-01aa75ed71a1/language-en

See Figure and Map on Pdf File.

The climatic conditions of 2023/24 season in Europe were contrasted and led to disappointing results in many parts of Europe for most arable crops. In winter, large parts of northern Europe experienced a distinct cold spell at the beginning of the New Year. Distinctly warmer than usual conditions prevailed in south-eastern Europe. A pronounced precipitation surplus continued to affect many parts of north-western, central, and eastern Europe. Mediterranean regions were affected by a marked rain deficit, which in some regions developed into a situation of drought.

At spring, wet conditions in large areas in western Europe, as well as in Denmark, and northern Italy, resulted in water logging, high pest pressure and/or delays to sowing, with potentially negative effects on crop yields. Cold spell in April caused severe damage to fruits and vineyards, but damage to annual crops was limited. Water deficit affected crops in several parts of central, southern and eastern Europe

See Map on Pdf File.

Then, overly wet conditions have also been observed in northern Europe (in continental Denmark, in limited parts of central Sweden and in the Baltic countries) where the harvest of winter crops was hampered; most notably in the Baltic countries, where an extremely intense rainfall event on 28 July, resulted in water logging, lodging and reduced grain quality, substantially decreasing the hitherto positive yield expectations.

The impacts on winter crops reported for other countries are associated with negative events that occurred (or started to occur) earlier in the season. Overly wet conditions negatively affected winter crops during most of the season in northern France, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Benelux countries, western Germany and northern Italy. Dry spring and early summer conditions had a negative impact on winter crops in Romania, Türkiye, eastern Ukraine and southern Russia.

The 2024/25 rapeseed season has begun with rain, affecting the harvest of summer crops and sowings of winter crops. Nevertheless, rapeseed sowing were almost completed, most of them in August and before the arrival of lasting rainfall. (For more details, see MARS Bulletin October 2024 https://dx.doi.org/10.2760/752775 , November https://dx.doi.org/10.2760/587618 and December 2024 https://dx.doi.org/10.2760/12520 )

See Maps on Pdf File.

At the end of November, rapeseed crops were generally in good condition despite adverse weather in some regions. In France, rapeseed stands were adversely affected by the persistently wet conditions up to mid-October. Despite the subsequent improvement of weather conditions, it is expected that some parcels with heavy clay soil will require re-sowing (with other species). The French rapeseed acreage is estimated to 1.27Mha, down by 4,1 % compared to 2023/24, but still higher than the 5-years average). These evolutions are contrasted in French regions, depending on sowing conditions.

In Germany and Poland, winter rapeseed was sown very early, benefiting from adequate conditions. In Germany, the stands are slightly more developed than usual, making them more susceptible to frost. In Poland, dry weather conditions have prevailed since mid-October, but soil moisture levels are still adequate. In southern areas affected by storm Boris in September, the conditions have returned to normal. The increased pest pressure in October had a limited impact, particularly given that the majority of rapeseed is grown in the north.

In most of central and south-eastern Europe, sowing was completed in early September. In north-western and south-eastern Bulgaria and southern Romania, crops were still small at the end of November due to a persistent rainfall deficit. In Czechia, early sown rapeseed established itself well, but later-sown crops are underdeveloped due to below-average temperatures. In Hungary, farmers continued to decrease the sown area significantly, after 4 years of adverse weather conditions and disappointing yields, while in Bulgaria the sown area is in line with the 5-year average.

In Italy and Spain, sowings were completed in October. However, the final area sown may be lower than expected due to the excessively wet soils observed in October. In Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and the Baltic countries, rapeseed sowing was already completed in due time in September, and crops are overall in good condition before the onset of winter. (source: JRC MARS Bulletin, November 2024)

Australia

According to Australian government publication ABARES, Dec 2024 ( for detailed information, see https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/agricultural-outlook/australian-crop-report/december-2024 ), the Canola production is forecast to fall by 8% to 5.6 million tonnes in 2024–25, driven by a decrease in total area planted and lower yields – a result of dry conditions in south-eastern Australia where a significant proportion of the national canola crop is grown. Area planted, however, remains above the 10-year average resulting in expected canola production remaining 23% above the 10-year average to 2023–24.

Ukraine

An extensive description of the situation of rapeseed crop in Ukraine has been made by Petro Vyshnivskyi (National university of life and environmental sciences of Ukraine) at the Canola Week 2024 in Saskatoon, covering both economic and agronomical aspects.

Despite the war, rapeseed production is on a positive trend in Ukraine from 3MT in 2021/22 to respectively 3.5, 4.75 in 2022/23 and 2023/24. Seeds exports reach 3.4 MT/year since2022/23.   Most rapeseed crops are winter rapeseed, with 1.219 Mha in 2024, and 37300 ha only for spring rapeseed.

See Map on Pdf File.

See more production data on: https://ipad.fas.usda.gov/countrysummary/default.aspx?id=UP&crop=Rapeseed

Scientific news

Publications

To the authors: we identify publications through research with 2 key words only: “rapeseed” and “canola”.

If a publication does not contain one of these two words, but for example only Brassica napus or terms implicitly linked to rapeseed/canola (names of diseases or insects or genes, etc.…), it will not be detected.

GENETICS & BREEDING

Xue, Y., Wang, S., Zhang, Q., Wu, F., Huang, L., Qin, S., ... & Chai, Y. (2024). Brassica napuscytochrome P450 superfamily: Origin from parental species and involvement in diseases resistance, abiotic stresses tolerance, and seed quality traits. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 283, 116792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116792

Zheng, Q., Wang, X., Wang, Z., Zhang, Y., Wang, H., Du, K., ... & Li, T. (2024). Two genes of cytochrome P450 regulate plant height via brassinosteroid biosynthesis in Brassica napus. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jia.2024.12.016

Wang, H., Li, X., Meng, B., Chang, W., Zhang, M., Miao, L., ... & Lu, K. (2024). Deciphering the Arf (ADP-ribosylation factor) gene family in Brassica napus L.: Genome-wide insights into duplication, expression, and rapeseed yield enhancement. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 282, 137257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.137257

Xu, X., Zhou, H., Yang, Q. et al. ZF-HD gene family in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.): genome-wide identification, phylogeny, evolutionary expansion and expression analyses. BMC Genomics 25, 1181 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-11102-7

Zhang, L., Zhang, C., Yang, B., Chen, S., Yang, Z., Kang, L., ... & Li, J. (2024). Comprehensive high-throughput sequencing, evolutionary and functional analyses reveal the conservation and diversification of miR166s in regulating pleiotropic traits between rapeseed and Arabidopsis. Industrial Crops and Products, 218, 118817.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118817

Azim, J. B., Hassan, L., & Robin, A. H. K. (2024). Genetic variation, trait association and heritability of root traits in parental and hybrid Brassica napus genotypes under PEG-treated hydroponic culture. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4729831/v1

Zhang, X., Chen, Y., Chen, H., Guo, C., Su, X., Mu, T., ... & Li, H. (2024). Genome-wide analysis of TOPLESS/TOPLESS-RELATED co-repressors and functional characterization of BnaA9. TPL regulating the embryogenesis and leaf morphology in rapeseed. Plant Science, 112149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2024.112149

Wang, R., Wu, G., Zhang, J., Hu, W., Hua, S., Yao, X., ... & Zhu, Y. (2024). Integration of GWAS and transcriptome analysis to identify temperature-dependent genes involved in germination of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.).https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-5174955/v1

Li, H., Xia, Y., Chen, W. et al. An integrated QTL and RNA-seq analysis revealed new petal morphology loci in Brassica napus L.. Biotechnol Biofuels 17, 105 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-024-02551-z

Wan, M., Zhao, D., Lin, S., Wang, P., Liang, B., Jin, Q., ... & Hong, D. (2025). Allelic Variation of BnaFTA2 and BnaFTC6 Is Associated With Flowering Time and Seasonal Crop Type in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). Plant, Cell & Environment, 48(1), 852-865. https://doi.org/10.1111/pce.15165

Min, Y., He, S., Wang, X., Hu, H., Wei, S., Ge, A., ... & Chen, M. (2024). Transcription factors BnaC09. FUL and BnaC06. WIP2 antagonistically regulate flowering time under long-day conditions in Brassica napus. Journal of Genetics and Genomics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgg.2024.12.003

Chen, S., Qiu, Y., Lin, Y., Zou, S., Wang, H., Zhao, H., ... & Qu, C. (2024). Genome-Wide Identification of B-Box Family Genes and Their Potential Roles in Seed Development under Shading Conditions in Rapeseed. Plants, 13(16), 2226. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13162226

Zhang, Y., Chen, Z., Zhang, W., Sarwar, R., Wang, Z., & Tan, X. (2024). Genome-wide analysis of the NYN domain gene family in Brassica napus and its function role in plant growth and development. Gene, 930, 148864.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2024.148864

Luu, H. T. (2024). Identifying quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with lodging resistance in Brassica napus L. (Master thesis) https://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca/items/a185129f-7433-42ba-88e8-27d64f07afeb

Ma, X., Fan, L., Ye, S. et al. Identification of candidate genes associated with double flowers via integrating BSA-seq and RNA-seq in Brassica napus. BMC Genomics 25, 799 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10708-1

Tan, C., Zhang, Q., Shen, W. et al. Expression profiles of microRNA-mRNA and their potential impact on anthocyanin accumulation in purple petals of Brassica napus. BMC Plant Biol 24, 1223 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05922-8

Li, K., Guo, N., Zhang, M., Du, Y., Xu, J., Li, S., ... & Huang, Z. (2024). Identification of genetic loci and candidate genes regulating photosynthesis and leaf morphology through genome-wide association study in Brassica napus L. Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1467927. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1467927

Zhang, Q., Wang, L., Wang, X., Qiao, J., & Wang, H. (2024). Roles of Germin-like Protein Family in Response to Seed Germination and Shoot Branching in Brassica napus. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(21), 11518. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252111518

Peng, A., Li, S., Wang, Y., Cheng, F., Chen, J., Zheng, X., ... & Chen, L. (2024). Mining Candidate Genes for Leaf Angle in Brassica napus L. by Combining QTL Mapping and RNA Sequencing Analysis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(17), 9325. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25179325

Meng, J., Hu, D., Wang, B., Zhu, Y., Lu, C., Deng, Y., ... & Qian, W. (2024). Fine mapping and candidate gene analysis of the major QTL qSW-A03 for seed weight in Brassica napus. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-5271995/v1

Xu, J., Xu, H., Shi, C., Zang, Y., Zhu, Z., & Wu, J. (2024). Genetic Dissection of Isoleucine and Leucine Contents in the Embryo and Maternal Plant of Rapeseed Meal Under Different Environments. Agronomy, 14(11), 2733. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14112733

Liu L, Javed HH, Hu Y, Luo Y, Peng X, Wu Y. 2024. Research progress and mitigation strategies for pod shattering resistance in rapeseed. PeerJ 12:e18105 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18105

Moreno, S. R. (2025). Mining the oil code: New insights behind oil production in Brassica napus. https://doi.org/10.1093/plphys/kiae457

Xing, M., Hong, B., Lv, M., Lan, X., Zhang, D., Shu, C., ... & Huang, L. (2024). Analysis of BnGPAT9 Gene Expression Patterns in Brassica napus and Its Impact on Seed Oil Content. Agriculture, 14(8), 1334. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14081334

Ye, Jiang and Wu, Xiaowei and Li, Xiang and Zhang, Yuting and Zhang, Hui and Chen, Jie and Xiang, Yuyan and Xia, Yefan and Zhao, Hu and Tan, Zengdong and Yao, Xuan and Guo, Liang and Administrator, Sneak Peek, Manipulation of Seed Coat Content for Increasing Oil Content via Modulating BnaMYB52 in Brassica napus

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Qian, L., Yang, L., Liu, X., Wang, T., Kang, L., Chen, H., ... & Liu, Z. (2025). Natural variations in TT8 and its neighboring STK confer yellow seed with elevated oil content in Brassica juncea. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 122(5), e2417264122. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2417264122

Fu, Y., Yao, M., Qiu, P. et al. Identification of transcription factor BnHDG4-A08 as a novel candidate associated with the accumulation of oleic, linoleic, linolenic, and erucic acid in Brassica napus. Theor Appl Genet 137, 243 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-024-04733-7

Yan, W., Zhang, J., Jiang, Y., Yu, K., Wang, Q., Yang, X., ... & Tian, E. (2024). The constructed high-density genetic map helps to explore the genetic regulation of erucic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid contents in Brassica juncea. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jia.2024.11.028

Niu, Y., Li, W., Yang, Y., Wang, H., He, Z., Qin, H., ... & Zou, J. (2024). Creation of rapeseed germplasm with high polyunsaturated fatty acid content by relative introgression of Brassica carinata. Plant Communications. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39550611/

Ullah, S., Rehman, Z.U., Assogba, C.M.A. et al. Molecular profiling and biochemical characterization of Brassica napus advanced lines for enhanced polyunsaturated fatty acid production. Discov Agric 2, 108 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-024-00127-x

Liu, H., Yuan, Y., Tang, Y., Li, R., Ye, K., Zhang, M., ... & Qu, C. (2024). Genome-and transcriptome-wide association studies reveal the genetic basis of seed palmitic acid content in Brassica napus. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jia.2024.11.015

Liu, Y. (2024). Discovery of quantitative trait loci associated with erucic acid content in Brassica napus L. seed. http://hdl.handle.net/1993/38389

Sharma, S., Rani, H., Kaur, G. et al. Comprehensive overview of glucosinolates in crucifers: occurrence, roles, metabolism, and transport mechanisms—a review. Phytochem Rev (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11101-024-10021-5

Moss, O., Li, X., Wang, E. S., Kanagarajan, S., Guan, R., Ivarson, E., & Zhu, L. H. (2025). Knockout of BnaX. SGT. a caused significant sinapine reduction in transgene-free rapeseed mutants generated by protoplast-based CRISPR RNP editing. Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1526941. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1526941

Dai, L., Xie, Z., Ai, T., Jiao, Y., Lian, X., Long, A., ... & Hong, D. (2024). Zinc finger transcription factors BnaSTOP2s regulate sulfur metabolism and confer Sclerotinia sclerotiorum resistance in Brassica napus. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.13801

Zhang, Z., Zhai, H., Hua, Y., Wang, S., & Xu, F. (2024). Genome-wide association study integrated with transcriptome analysis to identify boron efficiency-related candidate genes and favorable haplotypes in Brassica napus L. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jia.2024.11.013

Miguel, V. N., & Monaghan, J. (2024). A quick guide to the calcium-dependent protein kinase family in Brassica napus. Genome. https://doi.org/10.1139/gen-2024-0053

Xu, J., Jiang, H., Cao, Q., Li, Y., Kuang, X., Wu, Y., ... & Wei, L. (2024). The glutathione S-transferase BnGSTU12 enhances the resistance of Brassica napus to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum through reactive oxygen species homeostasis and jasmonic acid signaling. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 109446. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109446

Ding, L. N., Hu, Y. H., Li, T., Li, M., Li, Y. T., Wu, Y. Z., ... & Tan, X. L. (2024). A GDSL motif-containing lipase modulates Sclerotinia sclerotiorum resistance in Brassica napus. Plant Physiology, 196(4), 2973-2988. https://doi.org/10.1093/plphys/kiae500

YANG H, JIA F, HU X, et al. BnJAZ7 Promotes Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Infection by Affecting the Antioxidant Pathway in Brassica napus. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 2024, 57(19): 3799-3809. https://doi.org/10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2024.19.007

Gupta, N. C., Ashraf, S., Bouqellah, N. A., Hamed, K. E., & RU, K. N. (2025). Understanding resistance mechanisms and genetic advancements for managing Sclerotinia stem rot disease in oilseed Brassica. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 136, 102480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2024.102480

Zhang, X., Wang, Z., Zhou, X., Wang, P., Wang, Z., Xu, Y., ... & Hu, J. (2025). QTL mapping and candidate gene analysis for sclerotinia stem rot resistance in rapeseed cultivar Zhongshuang 11 by linkage, bulk segregant, and transcriptome analysis. Industrial Crops and Products, 223, 120192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.120192

Bocianowski, J., Starosta, E., Jamruszka, T., Szwarc, J., Jędryczka, M., Grynia, M., & Niemann, J. (2024). Quantifying Genetic Parameters for Blackleg Resistance in Rapeseed: A Comparative Study. Plants, 13(19), 2710. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13192710

Li, K., Wang, K., Shi, Y., Liang, F., Li, X., Bao, S., ... & Huang, Z. (2024). BjuA03. BNT1 plays a positive role in resistance to clubroot disease in resynthesized Brassica juncea L. Plant Science, 349, 112268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2024.112268

Wang Y, Fredua-Agyeman R, Yu Z, Hwang S-F and Strelkov SE (2024) Genome-wide association study of Verticillium longisporum resistance in Brassica genotypes. Front. Plant Sci. 15:1436982. Https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1436982

Villiers, F., Suhail, Y., Lee, J. et al. Transcriptomic dynamics of ABA response in Brassica napus guard cells. Stress Biology 4, 43 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44154-024-00169-7

Yang, L., Yang, L., Zhao, C. et al. Unravelling alternative splicing patterns in susceptible and resistant Brassica napus lines in response to Xanthomonas campestris infection. BMC Plant Biol 24, 1027 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05728-8

Wang, S., Wang, W., Chen, J., Wan, H., Zhao, H., Liu, X., ... & Xu, D. (2024). Comprehensive Identification and Expression Profiling of Epidermal Pattern Factor (EPF) Gene Family in Oilseed Rape (Brassica napus L.) under Salt Stress. Genes, 15(7), 912. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15070912

Zhang, H., Wang, S., Li, O., Zeng, C., Liu, X., Wen, J., ... & Shen, J. (2024). Genome-wide identification of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) gene family in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) and BnADH36 functional verification under salt stress. BMC Plant Biology, 24(1), 1013. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05716-y

Gong, Y., Qiu, Z., Hou, W., Haq, I. U., Shafiq, M. R., & Alharthi, B. (2024). Characteristics of Rapeseed (Brassica rapa L.) genome DREB family demonstrate their roles in stress. Plant Stress, 13, 100536. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2024.100536

Ma, L., Xu, Y., Tao, X., Fahim, A. M., Zhang, X., Han, C., ... & Sun, W. (2024). Integrated miRNA and mRNA Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Regulatory Mechanisms in the Response of Winter Brassica rapa to Drought Stress. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(18), 10098. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251810098

Jiang, H., Zhang, Y., Li, J., Tang, R., Liang, F., Tang, R., ... & Zhang, C. (2024). Genome-wide identification of SIMILAR to RCD ONE (SRO) gene family in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) reveals their role in drought stress response. Plant Signaling & Behavior, 19(1), 2379128. https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2024.2379128

Qin, T., Huang, Q., Li, J., Ayyaz, A., Farooq, M. A., Chen, W., ... & Zhou, W. (2024). Comprehensive characterization of gibberellin oxidase gene family in Brassica napus reveals BnGA2ox15 involved in hormone signaling and response to drought stress. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 282, 136822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136822

Lu, G., Tian, Z., Chen, P., Liang, Z., Zeng, X., Zhao, Y., ... & Jiang, L. (2024). Comprehensive Morphological and Molecular Insights into Drought Tolerance Variation at Germination Stage in Brassica napus Accessions. Plants, 13(23), 3296. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13233296

Zhang, R., Gong, R., An, Z., Li, G., Dai, C., Yi, R., ... & Hu, J. (2025). Integrated physiological, transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses of glossy mutant under drought stress in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). Industrial Crops and Products, 223, 120007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.120007

Ping, X., Ye, Q., Yan, M., Wang, J., Zhang, T., Chen, S., ... & Liu, L. (2024). Overexpression of BnaA10. WRKY75 decreases cadmium and salt tolerance via increasing ros accumulation in Arabidopsis and Brassica napus L. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(14), 8002. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25148002

Liu, Y., Song, Y., Shi, L., Cao, J., Fan, Z., Zhang, W., & Chen, X. (2025). Expression of Brassica napus cell number regulator 6 (BnCNR6) in Arabidopsis thaliana confers tolerance to copper. Journal of Plant Physiology, 304, 154383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2024.154383

Zhou, H., Yu, P., Wu, L., Han, D., Wu, Y., Zheng, W., ... & Xiao, X. (2024). Combined BSA-Seq and RNA-Seq Analysis to Identify Candidate Genes Associated with Aluminum Toxicity in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(20), 11190. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252011190

Li, L., Fan, Z., Gan, Q., Xiao, G., Luan, M., Zhu, R., & Zhang, Z. Conservative mechanism through various rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) varieties respond to heavy metal (Cadmium, Lead, Arsenic) stress. Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1521075. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1521075

Narendra Padra, Bhagirath Ram, Amita Singh, & Poonam Fozdar. (2024). Analysis of genetic diversity using D2 in Indian Mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss.] genotypes for morphophysiological characters under heat stress condition. Annals of Agricultural Research, 45(3), 268-271. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/AAR/article/view/162906

Liu, X., Wang, T., Ruan, Y., Xie, X., Tan, C., Guo, Y., ... & Liu, C. (2024). Comparative Metabolome and Transcriptome Analysis of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) Cotyledons in Response to Cold Stress. Plants, 13(16), 2212. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13162212

Wu, W., Yang, H., Xing, P., Zhu, G., Han, X., Xue, M., ... & Liu, Z. (2024). Brassica rapa BrICE1 and BrICE2 Positively Regulate the Cold Tolerance via CBF and ROS Pathways, Balancing Growth and Defense in Transgenic Arabidopsis. Plants, 13(18), 2625. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13182625

Wu, G., Zhou, Y., Zhang, J., Gong, M., Jiang, L., & Zhu, Y. (2024). Genome-wide association study and candidate gene identification for the cold tolerance at the seedling stage of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). Crop Design, 100083. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropd.2024.100083

Xu, Y., Ma, L., Zeng, X., Xu, Y., Tao, X., Fahim, A. M., ... & Sun, W. (2024). Genome-Wide Identification and Analysis of BrTCP Transcription Factor Family Genes Involved in Cold Stress Tolerance in Winter Rapeseed (Brassica rapa L.). International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(24), 13592. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252413592

Zhao, G., Wei, J., Cui, J., Li, S., Zheng, G., & Liu, Z. (2024). Genome-Wide Identification of Freezing-Responsive Genes in a Rapeseed Line NTS57 Tolerant to Low-Temperature. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(23), 12491. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252312491

Wu, W., Yang, H., Ding, H., Zhu, G., Xing, P., Wu, Y., ... & Dong, Y. (2025). Brassica rapa receptor-like cytoplasmic kinase BrRLCK1 negatively regulates freezing tolerance in transgenic Arabidopsis via the CBF pathway. Gene, 149235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2025.149235

Wei, J., Cui, J., Zheng, G., Dong, X., Wu, Z., Fang, Y., ... & Liu, Z. (2025). BnaHSFA2, a heat shock transcription factor interacting with HSP70 and MPK11, enhances freezing tolerance in transgenic rapeseed. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 219, 109423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109423

Liu, Lj., Pu, Yy., Fang, Y. et al. Genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation and transcriptional changes associated with overwintering memoryin Brassica rapa L. grown in the field. Chem. Biol. Technol. Agric. 11, 132 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-024-00661-2

Zou, Xiling and Tan, Xian and Cheng, Yong and Zhou, Yan and Raza, Ali and Chen, Youping and Lv, Yan and Luo, Dan and Zeng, Liu and Ding, Xiaoyu, Identification and Functional Characterization of the Bnrap2.3.2 Promoter in Rapeseed (Brassica Napus L.) for Waterlogging Stress Tolerance. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4953682  or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4953682

Zhu, Ruijia and Yue, Chu and Xu, Ziyue and Wu, Mingting and Li, Xinmeng and Wang, Tianyu and Dang, Xinyi and Wang, Rui and Wang, Maolin, Alternative Splicing of Bnac03.Abf4 Mediates Response to Abiotic Stresses in Rapeseed (Brassica Napus L.). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4953294  or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4953294

Tan, Y., Huang, G., Fan, H., Wu, T., Guan, Z., & Liu, K. (2024). CNGC20 plays dual roles in regulating plant growth and immunity in Brassica napus. The Crop Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cj.2024.09.012

Wang, J., Zhou, M., Chen, X., Hua, J., Cui, Q., Öner, E. T., ... & Liang, M. (2024). A putative NF-Y complex interacting with ERD15 may positively regulate the expression of a peroxidase gene in response to stress in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). Environmental and Experimental Botany, 228, 106015. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2024.106015

Du, X. Q., Sun, S. S., Zhou, T., Zhang, L., Feng, Y. N., Zhang, K. L., & Hua, Y. P. (2024). Genome-Wide Identification of the CAT Genes and Molecular Characterization of Their Transcriptional Responses to Various Nutrient Stresses in Allotetraploid Rapeseed. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(23), 12658. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252312658

Zhang, F., Zhao, Y., Liu, L. et al. Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of NITRATE REGULATORY GENE 2 (NRG2) Family Genes in Brassica napus. Plant Mol Biol Rep (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11105-024-01514-w

Zhao S, Huang L, Zhang Q, Zhou Y, Yang M, Shi H, Li Y, Yang J, Li C, Ge X, Gong W, Wang J, Zou Q, Tao L, Kang Z, Li Z, Xiao C, Hu Q and Fu S (2023) Paternal chromosome elimination of inducer triggers induction of double haploids in Brassica napus. Front. Plant Sci. 14:1256338. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1256338

Xing, M., Hong, B., Guan, C., & Guan, M. (2024). The mitochondrial genes orf113b and orf146 from Xinjiang wild rapeseed cause pollen abortion in alloplasmic male sterility. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jia.2024.09.018

Li, S., Zhang, J., Chen, C. et al. Single-cell transcriptomic and cell‑type‑specific regulatory networks in Polima temperature-sensitive cytoplasmic male sterility of Brassica napus L.. BMC Plant Biol 24, 1206 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05916-6

Grahovac, N., Aleksić, M., Stojanović, Z., Milovac, Ž., Vasin, S., Miklič, V., & Marjanović-Jeromela, A. (2024). Exploring high-yield oilseeds: a study of rapeseed and camelina varieties of valuable sources of oil and protein. Acta Periodica Technologica, 55, 97-105. https://doi.org/10.2298/APT2455097G

Xiaobo Cui, Miao Yao, Meili Xie, Ming Hu, Shengyi Liu, Lijiang Liu, Chaobo Tong , (2024), Structural variations in oil crops: Types, and roles on domestication and breeding . Oil Crop Science 9 (4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocsci.2024.09.002

Ye, X., & Han, F. (2024). Applications of fast breeding technologies in crop improvement and functional genomics study. Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1460642. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1460642

Shen, X., Dong, Q., Zhao, X., Hu, L., Bala, S., Deng, S., ... & Fan, C. (2024). Targeted mutation of BnaMS1/BnaMS2 combined with the RUBY reporter enables an efficient two-line system for hybrid seed production in Brassica napus. Horticulture Research, uhae270. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhae270

Bocianowski, J., Niemann, J., Jagieniak, A., & Szwarc, J. (2024). Comparison of six measures of genetic similarity of interspecific Brassicaceae hybrids F2 generation and their parental forms estimated on the basis of ISSR markers. Genes, 15(9), 1114. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15091114

Fu, J., Zhang, Y., Yin, M., Liu, S., Xu, Z., Wu, M., ... & Wang, R. (2024). A visible seedling‐stage screening system for the Brassica napus hybrid breeding by a novel hypocotyl length‐regulated gene BnHL. Plant Biotechnology Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.14507

Calabuig-Serna, A., Mir, R., Sancho-Oviedo, D., Arjona, P., & Seguí-Simarro, J. M. Calcium levels modulate embryo yield in Brassica napus microspore embryogenesis. Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1512500. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1512500

CROP PROTECTION

Ma Y, Meng Y, Wang Y, Xu L, Chen Y, et al. 2024. Research progress on clubroot disease in Brassicaceae crops – advances and perspectives. Vegetable Research 4: e022 https://doi.org/10.48130/vegres-0024-0021

Cordero-Elvia, J., Galindo-González, L., Fredua-Agyeman, R., Hwang, S. F., & Strelkov, S. E. (2024). Clubroot-Induced Changes in the Root and Rhizosphere Microbiome of Susceptible and Resistant Canola. Plants, 13(13), 1880. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13131880

Lyv, X., Jia, D., Wu, M., Yang, L., Li, G., & Zhang, J. (2024). Identification and characterization of Leptosphaeria biglobosa ‘canadensis’ from wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis) in north‐western China. Plant Pathology, 73(8), 2180-2192. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13966

Luo, T., Si, W., Jia, D., Wu, M., Zhang, J., Li, G., & Yang, L. (2024). Genetic diversity and population structure of Plenodomus biglobosus on flixweed (Descurainia sophia) in northwestern China. Plant Disease, (ja). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-24-0982-RE

Rouxel, T., Peng, G., Van de Wouw, A., Larkan, N. J., Borhan, H., & Fernando, W. D. (2024). Strategic genetic insights and integrated approaches for successful management of blackleg in canola/rapeseed farming. Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.14018

Liu, X., Zhao, H., Yuan, M. et al. An effector essential for virulence of necrotrophic fungi targets plant HIRs to inhibit host immunity. Nat Commun 15, 9391 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-53725-0

Qiu, P., Sun, J., Liu, J., Mei, Z., Wang, C., Wang, X., ... & Qian, L. (2025). Licorice-wolfberry derived nanomaterials enhance sclerotinia stem rot resistance by activating JA-mediated immune response in rapeseed. Industrial Crops and Products, 224, 120279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.120279

Upadhyay, P., Tewari, A. K., Pant, U., Singh, N., Vikram, P., & Rajashekara, H. (2024). Validation of molecular markers for the identification of resistant sources against white rust disease of rapeseed mustard caused by Albugo candida. INDIAN JOURNAL OF GENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING, 84(04), 686-696. https://doi.org/10.31742/ISGPB.84.4.20

R, K., Deka, M.K., S, A. et al. Effect of foliar application of Silicic acid on biological parameters of Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach) and activity of plant defensive enzymes in rapeseed. Int J Trop Insect Sci 44, 2685–2694 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-024-01363-w

Bhoi, T.K., Dhillon, M.K., Samal, I. et al. Constitutive and induced biochemical defense in buds of wild crucifers against mustard aphid [Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach)]. Phytoparasitica 53, 15 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-024-01232-9

Lago C, Fereres A, Moreno A and Trębicki P (2024) Assessing the impact of turnip yellows virus infection and drought on canola performance: implications under a climate change scenario. Front. Agron. 6:1419002. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2024.1419002

R, K., Deka, M.K., S, A. et al. Impact of foliar application of silicic acid on aphid population growth, gas exchange parameters and yield of rapeseed. Phytoparasitica52, 65 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-024-01183-1 or https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4389846/v1

Hak, H., Ostendorp, S., Reza, A., Ishgur Greenberg, S., Pines, G., Kehr, J., & Spiegelman, Z. (2024). Rapid on-site detection of crop RNA viruses using CRISPR/Cas13a. Journal of Experimental Botany, erae495. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erae495

Mou, L., Wu, L., Liu, L., Xiang, Y., Hu, D., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Identification of dimethachlon metabolites and dissipation behavior, processing factor and risk assessment of dimethachlon in rapeseed. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 17(12), 106030. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2024.106030

Holý, K., & Kovaříková, K. (2024). Spring Abundance, Migration Patterns and Damaging Period of Aleyrodes proletella in the Czech Republic. Agronomy, 14(7), 1477. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14071477

M. Ullah, M. S. Hasan, A. Bais, T. Wist and S. Sharpe, "A Novel Computer Vision System for Efficient Flea Beetle Monitoring in Canola Crop," in IEEE Transactions on AgriFood Electronics, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 483-496, Sept.-Oct. 2024. Https://doi.org/10.1109/TAFE.2024.3406329

Huang, S., Zhai, C., Mclaren, D., Lange, R., Harding, M., Fernando, W. D., & Peng, G. (2024). Reducing flea-beetle feeding wounds on canola seedlings with foliar insecticide failed to improve blackleg control. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 46(6), 555-568. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2024.2369750

Woodland, S. (2024). Effects of ground predators, abiotic factors and plant density on the flea beetles,Phyllotreta cruciferae (Goeze)and Phyllotreta striolata (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).https://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca/items/e519280f-0e68-4ec0-a5fe-3e00a31b0868

Mittapelly, P., Guelly, K. N., Hussain, A., Cárcamo, H. A., Soroka, J. J., Vankosky, M. A., ... & Mori, B. A. (2024). Flea beetle (Phyllotreta spp.) management in spring‐planted canola (Brassica napus L.) on the northern Great Plains of North America. GCB Bioenergy, 16(9), e13178.https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.13178

Lurthy, T., Gerin, F., Rey, M., Mercier, P. E., Comte, G., Wisniewski-Dyé, F., & Prigent-Combaret, C. (2025). Pseudomonas produce various metabolites displaying herbicide activity against broomrape. Microbiological Research, 290, 127933. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2024.127933

Qin, L., Xu, Z., Wang, W., & Wu, X. (2024). YOLOv7-Based Intelligent Weed Detection and Laser Weeding System Research: Targeting Veronica didyma in Winter Rapeseed Fields. Agriculture, 14(6), 910., https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14060910

Asaduzzaman, M., Wu, H., Doran, G., & Pratley, J. (2024). Genotype-by-Environment Interaction and Stability of Canola (Brassica napus L.) for Weed Suppression through Improved Interference. Agronomy, 14(9), 1965. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14091965

AGRONOMY & CROP MANAGEMENT

Lin, G., Li, H., Yang, Z., Ruan, Y., & Liu, C. (2024). Pod canopy staggered-layer cultivation increases rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) yield by improving population canopy structure and fully utilizing light-energy resources. European Journal of Agronomy, 158, 127229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2024.127229

Wang, L., Li, Y., Qian, C., Li, J., Lin, G., Qu, W., ... & Zuo, Q. (2025). Promoting rapeseed yield: Improving canopy structure and formation of large pod via adjusting planting density. Crop Science, 65(1), e21428. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21428

Guo, W., Li, H., Simayi, S., Wen, Y., Bian, Q., Zhu, J., ... & Fu, Y. (2024). Optimizing Planting Density, Irrigation, and Nitrogen Application Can Improve Rapeseed Yield in Xinjiang’s Aksu by Reducing the Lodging Rate. Sustainability, 16(20), 9119. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16209119

Iraola, M. P., Zubiri, M., Bodega, J. L., Nagore, M. L., Darwich, G., & Martínez, R. D. (2024). Yield and development of winter and spring rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) at different sowing dates in temperate environments. Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias UNCuyo, .https://revistas.uncu.edu.ar/ojs/index.php/RFCA/article/view/7865

Vykydalová, L., Martínez Barroso, P., Děkanovský, I., Hrudová, E., Lumbantobing, Y. R., Michutová, M., & Winkler, J. (2024). The Response of Insects and Weeds within the Crop to Variation in Sowing Density of Canola. Land, 13(9), 1509. https://doi.org/10.3390/land13091509

Vykydalová, L., Barroso, P. M., Děkanovský, I., Neoralová, M., Lumbantobing, Y. R., & Winkler, J. (2024). Interactions between Weeds, Pathogen Symptoms and Winter Rapeseed Stand Structure. Agronomy, 14(10), 2273. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14102273

Vykydalová, L., Kubík, T. J., Martínez Barroso, P., Děkanovský, I., & Winkler, J. (2024). The Relationship between the Density of Winter Canola Stand and Weed Vegetation. Agriculture, 14(10), 1767. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14101767

Wang, Z., Wang, C., Tan, X., Gao, G., El-Badri, A. M., Batool, M., ... & Zhao, J. (2024). Diversified spatial configuration of rapeseed-vetch intercropping benefits soil quality, radiation utilization, and forage production in the Yangtze River Basin. Field Crops Research, 318, 109587. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109587

Blanc, L., Lampurlanés, J., Simon-Miquel, G., Jean-Marius, L., & Plaza-Bonilla, D. (2024). Rapeseed-pea intercrop outperforms wheat-legume ones in land-use efficiency in Mediterranean conditions. Field Crops Research, 318, 109612. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109612

Khoshhal-Zolpirani, F., Majidian, M., Banaeian, N. et al. Coupling life cycle audition and operation research methods to achieve sustainable rapeseed production system. Environ Dev Sustain (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-024-05107-1

Jehangir, I. A., Hussain, A., Hussain Wani, S., Mubarak, T., Raja, W., Sheeraz Mahdi, S., ... & Ahangar, M. A. (2024). Deciphering the Impact of Stage-Sensitive Variable Rates of Nitrogen Management in Rape (Brassica rapa L.) Under Temperate Ecology. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 55(22), 3374-3384. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2024.2397016

Gao, L., Wang, C., Wu, A. et al. Effect of layered fertilizer strategies on rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) productivity and soil macropore characteristics under mechanical direct-sowing. Sci Rep 14, 25457 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-76077-7

Zhang, W., Munyaneza, V., Wang, D., Huang, C., Wu, S., Han, M., ... & Ding, G. (2024). Partial replacement by ammonium nutrition enhances Brassica napus growth by promoting root development, photosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism. Journal of Plant Physiology, 154411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2024.154411

Yahbi, M., Nabloussi, A., El Alami, N., Zouahri, A., Maataoui, A., & Daoui, K. (2024). Nitrogen use efficiency for seed and oil yield in some Moroccan rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) varieties under contrasting nitrogen supply. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2024.2422078

Wang, R., Peng, W., & Teng, H. (2024). Yield, boron uptake and canopy sunlight interception of direct-sown winter rapeseed as affected by boron fertilizer levels in China. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4981549/v1

Liu, C., Bai, Z., Luo, Y. et al. Multiomics dissection of Brassica napus L. lateral roots and endophytes interactions under phosphorus starvation. Nat Commun 15, 9732 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-54112-5

Wang, K., Ren, T., Lu, Z., Li, X., Zhang, W., Cong, R., & Lu, J. (2025). Straw return and phosphorus (P) fertilization shape P-solubilizing bacterial communities and enhance P mobilization in rice-rapeseed rotation systems. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 381, 109434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2024.109434

Luo, Y., Jiang, H., Hu, Y., Liu, L., Ghaffor, K., Javed, H. H., ... & Wu, Y. (2024). Effects of Nitrogen Application and Planting Density Interaction on the Silique-Shattering Resistance and Yield of Direct-Seeding Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) in Sichuan. Agronomy, 14(7), 1437. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14071437

Dąbrowski, P., Jaszczuk, Z. M., Maihoub, S., Wróbel, J., & Kalaji, H. M. (2024). Relationship between photosynthetic performance and yield loss in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) under frost conditions. Photosynthetica, 62(3), 240. https://doi.org/10.32615/ps.2024.025

Verocai, M., González-Barrios, P., & Mazzilli, S. R. (2024). A comparative study of yield components and their trade-off in oilseed crops (Brassica napus L. and Brassica carinata A. Braun). European Journal of Agronomy, 161, 127377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2024.127377

Wang, C., Wang, Z., Liu, M., Batool, M., El-Badri, A. M., Wang, X., ... & Zhao, J. (2024). Optimizing tillage regimes in rice-rapeseed rotation system to enhance crop yield and environmental sustainability. Field Crops Research, 318, 109614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109614

Qiu, J., Cui, M., Gao, D., Yao, J., & Qi, Z. (2024). The Role of Rapeseed Straw in Soil Fertility and Crop Productivity. Molecular Soil Biology, 15. https://bioscipublisher.com/index.php/msb/article/download/3959/3044

Yang, L., Gu, C., Huang, W., Chang, H., Gao, Y., Li, Y., ... & Qin, L. (2024). Legume and maize intercropping enhances subsequent oilseed rape productivity and stability under reduced nitrogen input. Field Crops Research, 319, 109644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109644

Correndo, Y. S., Carcedo, A. J., Secchi, M. A., Stamm, M. J., Prasad, P. V., Lira, S., ... & Ciampitti, I. A. (2024). Identifying environments for canola oil production under diverse seasonal crop water stress levels. Agricultural Water Management, 302, 108996. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2024.108996

Marinozzi, L. A., Villamil, S. C., & Gallez, L. M. (2024). Influence of Apis mellifera in-hive conditions on germination capacity of rapeseed pollen(Brassica napus). Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias UNCuyo, XXX-XXX. https://revistas.uncu.edu.ar/ojs/index.php/RFCA/article/view/7668

Neira, P., Morales, M., Munné-Bosch, S., Blanco-Moreno, J. M., & Sans, F. X. (2024). Landscape crop diversity contributes to higher pollination effectiveness and positively affects rapeseed quality in Mediterranean agricultural landscapes. Science of the Total Environment, 950, 175062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175062

Scally, Bruno and Zufiaurre, Emmanuel and Catalano, María and Scannapieco, Alejandra and Santadino, Marina Vilma, Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera) Increase Rapeseed (Brassica Napus) Yield in Agricultural Habitats of the Argentine Pampas. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4947740  or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4947740

Al Tameemi, K. A., Idan, W. J., Mohsin, D. M., Altai, D. S., & Mendler-Drienyovszki, N. (2024). Evaluation of Rapeseed(Brassica napus L.)as a Honeybee Plant and Effect of some Environmental Factors on Nectar Production. Tikrit Journal for Agricultural Sciences, 24(4), 205-219. https://doi.org/10.25130/tjas.24.4.17

Aboodeh, H., Bakhshandeh, A., Moradi-Telavat, M. R., Siadat, S. A., Moosavi, S. A., & Alamisaeid, K. (2024). Capacity of AquaCrop model in simulating performance variables and water use efficiency of spring rapeseed. OCL, 31, 19. https://doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2024016

Zhu, K., Liu, J., Lyu, A., Luo, T., Chen, X., Peng, L., & Hu, L. (2024). Analysis of the Mechanism of Wood Vinegar and Butyrolactone Promoting Rapeseed Growth and Improving Low-Temperature Stress Resistance Based on Transcriptome and Metabolomics. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(17), 9757. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25179757

Liu, C., Nie, X., Wang, Z., Yang, H., Wang, J., Zhang, H., ... & Zhou, G. (2024). Biogas slurry: A potential substance that synergistically enhances rapeseed yield and lodging resistance. Industrial Crops and Products, 222, 119643. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119643

Bai, Chenyang and Lei, Yizhong and Batool, Maria and El-Badri, Ali Mahmoud and Chang, Ying and Kuai, Jie and Wang, Bo and Zhao, Jie and Xu, Zhenghua and Anwar, Sumera and King, Graham John and Wang, Jing and Zhou, Guangsheng, Mitigation of Soil Water Stress by Moderately Deep Sowing and Exogenous Application of Glucosinolate During

the Early Seedling Stage in Rapeseed. Available at SSRN: ssrn.com/abstract=5009185 or

Tan, X., Wang, Z., Zhang, Y., Wang, X., Shao, D., Wang, C., ... & Zhou, G. (2025). Biochar-based pelletized seed enhances the yield of late-sown rapeseed by improving the relative growth rate and cold resistance of seedlings. Industrial Crops and Products, 223, 119993. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119993

Xiang, J., Hare, M. C., Vickers, L. H., & Kettlewell, P. S. (2024). A Comparative Study on Rapeseed Sprayed with Film Antitranspirant Under Two Contrasting Rates of Soil Water Depletion. Agronomy, 14(12), 2944. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14122944

Kakaei, M., Chaghakaboodi, Z., Zebarjadi, A., & Kahrizi, D. (2024). Exploring the Physiology and Genetic Stability of Rapeseed Plants for Assessing Oil Content in Western Iran. Agrotechniques in Industrial Crops, 5(1), 34-45. https://atic.razi.ac.ir/article_3191.html

PHYSIOLOGY

Zhou, T., Zhang, L., Wu, P., Feng, Y., & Hua, Y. (2024). Salicylic Acid Is Involved in the Growth Inhibition Caused by Excessive Ammonium in Oilseed Rape (Brassica napus L.). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00238

Hasanuzzaman, M., Alam, M. M., Naz, F., Rummana, S., Siddika, A., Sultana, A., ... & Prasad, P. V. (2024). Modulating reactive oxygen species and ion homeostasis for combined salt and cadmium stress tolerance in Brassica campestris: The role of beneficial microbes. Plant Stress, 14, 100605. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2024.100605

Hua, Y., Pei, M., Song, H., Liu, Y., Zhou, T., Chao, H., ... & Feng, Y. (2024). Boron confers salt tolerance through facilitating BnaA2. HKT1‐mediated root xylem Na+ unloading in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). The Plant Journal, 120(4), 1326-1342. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.17052

Sun, L., Cao, X., Du, J., Wang, Y., & Zhang, F. (2024). Canola (Brassica napus) enhances sodium chloride and sodium ion tolerance by maintaining ion homeostasis, higher antioxidant enzyme activity and photosynthetic capacity fluorescence parameters. Functional Plant Biology, 51(8). https://doi.org/10.1071/FP23089

Chen, W., Miao, Y., Ayyaz, A., Huang, Q., Hannan, F., Zou, H. X., ... & Zhou, W. (2025). Anthocyanin accumulation enhances drought tolerance in purple-leaf Brassica napus: Transcriptomic, metabolomic, and physiological evidence. Industrial Crops and Products, 223, 120149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.120149

Ajijah, N., Fiodor, A., Dziewit, L., & Pranaw, K. (2024). Biological amelioration of water stress in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) by exopolysaccharides‐producing Pseudomonas protegens ML15. Physiologia Plantarum, 176(6), e70012. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.70012

Yang, H., Bai, C., Ai, X., Yu, H., Xu, Z., Wang, J., ... & Zhou, G. (2024). Conversion of lipids into carbohydrates rescues energy insufficiency in rapeseed germination under waterlogging stress. Physiologia Plantarum, 176(5), e14576. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.14576

Hong, B., Zhou, B., Zhao, D. et al. Yield, cell structure and physiological and biochemical characteristics of rapeseed under waterlogging stress. BMC Plant Biol 24, 941 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05599-z

Eskandarlee, K., Iranipour, S., Peyghamzadeh, K., Saber, M., & Michaud, J. P. (2024). Yield reductions in rapeseed, Brassica napus, in response to various regimes of simulated defoliation. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4909205/v1

Wei, J., Cui, J., Zheng, G., Dong, X., Wu, Z., Fang, Y., ... & Liu, Z. (2024). Heat shock transcription factor HsfA2 interacts with HSP70 and MPK11 to participate in the freezing tolerance in transgenic rapeseed. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 109423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109423

Xiao, X., Duan, B., Huang, F. et al. Analysis of canopy light utilization efficiency in high-yielding rapeseed varieties. Sci Rep 14, 31243 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82602-5

Junyan, W., Qiaowen, P., Fahim, A.M. et al. Effects of exogenous calcium and calcium inhibitor on physiological characteristics of winter turnip rape (Brassica rapa) under low temperature stress. BMC Plant Biol 24, 937 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05556-w

Ning, N., Rasool, A., Qin, M., Mo, J., Lou, H., Wang, Z., ... & Zhou, G. (2024). Chemical ingredient variation relation to climatic factors of cold-pressed rapeseed oil in the Yangtze River Basin. Industrial Crops and Products, 222, 120063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.120063

Guo, X., Li, X., Luo, J. et al. Post-flowering Nitrogen Source–Sink Relationship Underlying Mechanisms Explain the Genotypic Variation in Seed N Accumulation of Rapeseed Genotypes. J Plant Growth Regul (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-024-11597-0

Ma, B. L., Herath, A., & Smith, D. L. (2024). Assessing critical plant sulfur concentration and nitrogen to sulfur ratio in spring canola production. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 187(6), 711-724. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpln.202400096

Soudthedlath, K., Ariyasu, T., Manabe, R., Zhang, L., Rai, H., Koizuka, N., … Maruyama-Nakashita, A. (2024). Seed glucosinolates in rapeseed (Brassica napus) provide sulfur nutrition required for early seedling growth under sulfur limitation. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/00380768.2024.2445042

Pandian, S., Shilpha, J., Largia, M. J. V., Muthuramalingam, P., Muthusamy, M., Jothi, R., ... & Sohn, S. I. (2024). An overview on molecular and biochemical components of seed dormancy and germination of Brassica napus. Journal of King Saud University-Science, 103412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103412

REMOTE SENSING

Zhan, Q. (2024, July). A Study on Oilseed Rape Yield Estimation Based on Enhanced Vegetation Index at the Flowering Stage and Meteorological Data. In IGARSS 2024-2024 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (pp. 5024-5027). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/IGARSS53475.2024.10640813

Sun, C., Zhang, W., Zhao, G., Wu, Q., Liang, W., Ren, N., ... & Zou, L. (2024). Mapping rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) aboveground biomass in different periods using optical and phenotypic metrics derived from UAV hyperspectral and RGB imagery. Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1504119. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1504119

Wang, N., Cao, H., Huang, X., & Ding, M. (2024). Rapeseed flower counting method based on GhP2-YOLO and StrongSORT algorithm. Plants, 13(17), 2388. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13172388

Zhang, J., Zhao, Y., Yan, J., Yin, X., Ji, Z., Zhang, H., & Fu, X. (2024). Spiking-LSTM: A novel hyperspectral image segmentation network for Sclerotinia detection. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 226, 109397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2024.109397

Xu, S., Xu, R., Ma, P., Huang, Z., Wang, S., Yang, Z., & Liao, Q. (2024). Design of a Non-Destructive Seed Counting Instrument for Rapeseed Pods Based on Transmission Imaging. Agriculture, 14(12), 2215. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14122215

PROCESSING, QUALITY & PRODUCTS

Abbasi-Riyakhuni, M., Hashemi, S. S., Denayer, J. F., Aghbashlo, M., Tabatabaei, M., & Karimi, K. (2025). Integrated biorefining of rapeseed straw for ethanol, biogas, and mycoprotein production. Fuel, 382, 133751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.133751

Xu, Q., Wang, J., Wang, D., Lv, X., Fu, L., He, P., ... & Wei, F. (2025). Comprehensive physicochemical indicators analysis and quality evaluation model construction for the post-harvest ripening rapeseeds. Food Chemistry, 463, 141331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141331

Kuchin, N. N., Tsuglenok, N. V., Storchevoy, V. F., & Storchevoy, A. V. (2024). The facility for rapeseed peeling in the ultrahigh frequency electromagnetic field. Traktory i sel hozmashiny, 91(2), 145-154. https://journals.rcsi.science/0321-4443/article/view/262674

Carré, P. (2024). Economics of oilseed crushing: assessing the impact of solvent-free processing on added value. OCL, 31, 27. https://doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2024021

Carré, P., Piofczyk, T., Bothe, S., dev Borah, C., & Hadjiali, S. (2024). Solvent solutions: Comparing extraction methods for edible oils and proteins in a changing regulatory landscape. Part 4: Impacts on energy consumption. OCL, 31, 32. https://doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2024031

Chandrappa, L., Tabain, Z., Pastrana, E. F., Dons, T., & Ahrné, L. (2024). Separation of oil from rapeseed protein rich extracts by microfiltration using hydrophilic ceramic membranes. Future Foods, 10, 100453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2024.100453

Lv, Y., Luo, S., Xiong, Y., Ye, Z., Liu, Y., & Zhang, Z. (2024). Graphene materials as a novel and efficient adsorbent for the chlorophyll removal from rapeseed oil: Adsorption performance and mechanism. Food Bioscience, 62, 105210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105210

Rashidian, M., Gharachorloo, M., Bahmaei, M., Ghavami, M., & Mirsaeedghazi, H. (2025). Feasibility of degumming and neutralization of crude rapeseed oil using polyvinylidene fluoride membrane. Journal of food science and technology (Iran), 21(156), 167-184. https://fsct.modares.ac.ir/article-7-74846-en.html

Cong, Y., Liu, Y., Yuan, M., Cheng, Y., Feng, J., Yang, J., & Zhang, W. (2024). Efficient preparation of diglycerides from rapeseed oil sediment using phospholipase C in a solvent-free phospholipid hydrolysis system. Food Bioscience, 62, 105175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105175

Majcher, M., Fahmi, R., Misiak, A., Grygier, A., & Rudzińska, M. (2024). Influence of ozone treatment on sensory quality, aroma active compounds, Phytosterols and Phytosterol oxidation products in stored rapeseed and flaxseed oils. Food Chemistry, 142551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142551

Zhou, Z., Gao, P., Zhou, Y., Wang, X., Yin, J., Zhong, W., & Reaney, M. J. (2024). Comparative Analysis of Frying Performance: Assessing Stability, Nutritional Value, and Safety of High-Oleic Rapeseed Oils. Foods, 13(17), 2788 https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13172788

da Silva, T. L. T., & Danthine, S. (2025). Impact of High-Intensity Ultrasound on the Development of Phytosterol-Based Oleogels. Food Structure, 100408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foostr.2025.100408

Plankensteiner, L., Nikiforidis, C. V., Vincken, J. P., & Hennebelle, M. (2024). Evaluating the oxidative stability of triacylglycerols in rapeseed (Brassica napus) oleosomes. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12902

Lonchamp, Julien and Euston, Stephen R., Emulsifying Properties of Extracts from A Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil Filtration Co-Product. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4947025  or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4947025

Petraru, A., & Amariei, S. (2024). Rapeseed—An Important Oleaginous Plant in the Oil Industry and the Resulting Meal a Valuable Source of Bioactive Compounds. Plants, 13(21), 3085. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13213085

Wongsirichot, P., Gonzalez-Miquel, M., & Winterburn, J. (2024). Rapeseed meal biorefining: Fractionation, valorization and integration approaches. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 62, 103460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103460

Xu, Jiayan and Tang, Xiangyi and Li, Mengli and Wen, Zhuo and Zhang, Kunming and Huang, Yongchun and Niu, Debao and Dong, Hao, Food Grade Particles of Rapeseed Cake: Fabrication, Physicochemical Characteristics, and Emulsifying Properties. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5014470  or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5014470

Kallingal Mohandas, N. (2024). Technoeconomic Analysis of Protein Extraction from Ethanol Defatted Cold Press Canola Meal via Dry Fractionation (Doctoral dissertation). (Master thesis) https://hdl.handle.net/10388/16332

Alpiger, S. B., Smith, G. N., Pedersen, J. S., Moeller, T. L., Soerensen, H. V., & Corredig, M. (2025). Characterization of rapeseed protein supramolecular structures obtained by aqueous extractions. Food Hydrocolloids, 160, 110770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.110770

Ayan, K., Boom, R. M., & Nikiforidis, C. V. (2024). Scaling the electrophoretic separation of rapeseed proteins and oleosomes. Journal of Food Engineering, 381, 112188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2024.112188

Walser, C., Spaccasassi, A., Gradl, K., Stark, T. D., Sterneder, S., Wolter, F. P., ... & Dawid, C. (2024). Human Sensory, Taste Receptor, and Quantitation Studies on Kaempferol Glycosides Derived from Rapeseed/Canola Protein Isolates. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c02342

Alpiger, S. B., Solet, C., Dang, T. T., & Corredig, M. (2024). Ultrafiltration of Rapeseed Protein Concentrate: Effect of Pectinase Treatment on Membrane Fouling. Foods, 13(15), 2423. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13152423

Voudouris, P., Mocking-Bode, H. C., Sagis, L. M., Nikiforidis, C. V., Meinders, M. B., & Yang, J. (2025). Effect of membrane filtration and direct steam injection on mildly refined rapeseed protein solubility, air-water interfacial and foaming properties. Food Hydrocolloids, 160, 110754. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.110754

Nikiforidis, Costantinos V. and Ayan, Kübra and Boom, Remko M., Electrophoretic Dephenolization of Rapeseed Proteins: The Influence of Ionic Strength on Sinapic Acid Electromigration. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5065881 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5065881

Li, Y., Xu, H., Pan, J., Mintah, B. K., Dabbour, M., He, R., & Ma, H. (2024). Improving theemulsification characteristics of rapeseed protein isolate by ultrasonication assisted pH shift treatment. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 282, 137221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.137221

Nisov, A. (2024). Functionalisation strategies for plant proteins in meat analogues and solubility-dependent food applications. (PhD thesis) https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-64-2166-7

Li, H. Z., Liu, M. Y., Wang, Y. Y., Luo, X. M., Feng, J. X., & Zhao, S. (2024). Nitrilase GiNIT from Gibberella intermedia Efficiently Degrades Nitriles Derived from Rapeseed Meal Glucosinolate. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(22), 11986. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252211986

Yanqiu, Su and Hong-Mei, Deng and xinyi, Jian and Li, Lihuan and Qian, Zhou and Yi, Pu and Furogn, Wang and Juan, Zeng, Solid-State Fermentation of Rapeseed Meal Using Schizochytrium  Atcc 20888 to Improve Docosahexaenoic Acid And Degradate Toxin. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5017559  or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5017559

Zhao, Y., Wang, H., Chen, D., Tian, G., Zheng, P., Pu, J., & Yu, B. (2024). Co-fermentation with multiple-strains and cellulase enhances the nutritional quality of hot-pressed rapeseed meal by modifying its physicochemical properties. LWT, 210, 116873. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116873

Zhao, Y., Chen, D., Tian, G., Zheng, P., Pu, J., & Yu, B. (2024). Co-fermentation of hot-pressed rapeseed meal with multiple strains and cellulase: Evaluating changes in protein quality and metabolite profiles. LWT, 210, 116880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116880

Li, Y., Lu, X., Dong, L. et al. Replacing soybean meal with fermented rapeseed meal in diets: potential effects on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and liver and intestinal health of juvenile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Fish Physiol Biochem 50, 1683–1699 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-024-01363-0

Ma, D., Li, Q., Xie, Y., Kong, Y., Ding, Z., Ye, J., ... & Liu, Y. (2024). Dietary Erucic Acid Induces Fat Accumulation, Hepatic Oxidative Damage, and Abnormal Lipid Metabolism in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Aquaculture Nutrition, 2024(1), 6670740. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6670740

Peng, D., Li, Y. X., Dong, L. X., Cheng, K., Wen, H., Tian, J., ... & Jiang, M. (2024). Dietary Iodine Can Effectively Alleviate the Adverse Effects of Fermented Rapeseed Meal on the Growth, Liver Health, and Antioxidant Capacity of Tilapia (GIFT, Oreochromis niloticus). Fishes, 9(12), 501. https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes9120501

Siciliani, D., Hubin, A., Ruyter, B. et al. Effects of dietary fish to rapeseed oil ratio on steatosis symptoms in Atlantic salmon(Salmo salar L) of different sizes. Sci Rep 14, 18006 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-68434-3

Li, R., Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., Yan, Z., Cao, Y., Li, Q., ... & Gao, J. Effects of high α‐linolenic acid transgenic rapeseed oil diet on growth performance, fat deposition, flesh quality, antioxidant capacity, and immunity of juvenile largemouth bass(Micropterus salmoides). Lipids. https://doi.org/10.1002/lipd.12419

Czech, A., Woś, K., Pachciński, K., Muszyński, S., Świetlicki, M., & Tomaszewska, E. (2024). Fermented Rapeseed Meal as a Dietary Intervention to Improve Mineral Utilization and Bone Health in Weaned Piglets. Animals, 14(18), 2727. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14182727

Tang, H., Feng, G., Zhao, J., Ouyang, Q., Liu, X., Jiang, X., ... & Yin, Y. (2024). Determination and Prediction of Amino Acid Digestibility in Rapeseed Cake for Growing-Finishing Pigs. Animals, 14(19), 2764. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14192764

Czech, A., Kowalska, D., Wlazło, Ł. et al. Improving nutrient digestibility and health in rabbits: effect of fermented rapeseed meal supplementation on haematological and lipid parameters of blood. BMC Vet Res 20, 450 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-04293-4

Zhu, L., Wang, J., Ding, X., Bai, S., Zeng, Q., Xuan, Y., & Zhang, K. (2024). Effects of different rapeseed varieties on egg production performance, egg quality, hormone levels, follicle development, and thyroid function in hens. Animal Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aninu.2024.10.001

Wang, Z., Xing, T., Zhang, L., Zhao, L., & Gao, F. (2024). Effects of substituting soybean meal with fermented rapeseed meal mixture on the growth performance, slaughter performance, meat quality, blood biochemical indices and intestinal barrier function in Langshan Chickens. Poultry Science, 103(12), 104478. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104478

Sun, Jiupeng and Lu, Lin and Sun, Zheng and Liao, Xiudong and Zhang, Liyang and Ye, Xiaomeng and Zhao, Feng and Sa, Renna and Xie, Jingjing and Wang, Yuming, Effects of Age and Rapeseed Meal Source on Apparent and Standardized Ileal Amino Acid Digestibility of Broilers. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5047421 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5047421

Li, X., Sun, Y. M., Zhang, D., Huang, K. H., Ravindran, V., & Bryden, W. L. (2024). Prediction of the apparent ileal digestible amino acid contents of canola meal for broilers from crude protein content. Animal Production Science, 64(14). https://www.publish.csiro.au/an/AN24138

Aquilia, S., Rosi, L., Pinna, M., Bianchi, S., Giurlani, W., Bonechi, M., ... & Bello, C. (2024). Study of the Preparation and Properties of Chemically Modified Materials Based on Rapeseed Meal. Biomolecules, 14(8), 982. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14080982

Yang, S., Li, Z., Zhang, J., Dong, C., Xia, Y., Du, G., & Deng, S. (2024). Structure and properties of a green high-strength rapeseed protein-based adhesive. Industrial Crops and Products, 218, 118927. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118927

Akter, S., Rahman, M. M., Auerbach, M., & Langer, B. (2024). Effect of Bio‐Based Plasticizers From Modified Vegetable Oils in a New Formulation of PVC Materials. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, e56527. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.56527

Abookleesh, F., Upadhyay, P., & Ullah, A. (2024). Rapeseed Protein-Based Bioplastic Nanocomposite Films Containing Cellulose Nanocrystals, Montmorillonite, and Hydroxyapatite for Food Packaging. ACS Applied Nano Materials. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.4c04602

NUTRITION and HEALTH

Beaubier, S., Albe-Slabi, S., Beau, L., Galet, O., & Kapel, R. (2025). Study of the in vitro digestibility of oilseed protein concentrates

compared to isolates for food applications. Food Chemistry, 464, 141737. doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141737

Xu, F., Tang, J., Ji, T., Wang, Y., Tao, X., Xiong, Z., ... & Wang, Z. (2024). Rapeseed Protein Isolate in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity Reduction: A Study on Amino Acids and Their Biological Effects, https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-5012240/v1

Ghnimi, H., Ennouri, M., Chèné, C. et al. Non-Destructive and Rapid Evaluation of the Potentiality of Faba Bean Lipoxygenase to Promote Lipid Oxidation of Rapeseed Oil by Using Mid-Infrared and Near-Infrared Spectroscopies. Food Anal. Methods (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12161-024-02735-1

ANALYZES

YuHe, M. A., YuanYuan, P. U., JinXiong, W. A. N. G., JunYan, W. U., Gang, Y. A. N. G., CaiXia, Z. H. A. O., ... & WanCang, S. U. N. (2024). Analysis of Glucosinolate Content and Component in Brassica rapa L. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 57(21), 4308-4327. https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2024.21.011

Zhang, Y., Lv, X., Wang, D., Zheng, C., Chen, H., Yuan, Y., & Wei, F. (2025). Metabolomics combined with biochemical analyses revealed phenolic profiles and antioxidant properties of rapeseeds. Food Chemistry, 466, 142250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142250

Yao, M., Xing, S., Yao, G., Yong, W., Ling, Y., & Chu, B. (2025). Simultaneous quantification of 14 glucosinolates in rapeseeds by ultra high performance liquid chromatography–Tandem mass spectrometry. Food Chemistry, 467, 142302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142302

Marudova, M., Sotirov, S., Kafadarova, N., & Antova, G. (2024). Application of Infrared Thermography in Identifying Plant Oils. Foods, 13(24), 4090. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13244090

ECONOMY and MARKET

Bełdycka-Bórawska, A., Bórawski, P., Holden, L., & Rokicki, T. (2024). Development of Oil Industry in Poland in the Context of the European Union. Foods, 13(21), 3406. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13213406

Chen, B., Tu, Y., An, J. et al. Quantification of losses in agriculture production in eastern Ukraine due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Commun Earth Environ 5, 336 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-024-01488-3

Rosiak, E. (2024). Foreign Trade in the Oil Sector Following Poland’s Accession to European Union. European Research Studies Journal, 27(4), 1077-1101. REFERENCE

Chmielewski, L. (2024). Volatility of Rapeseed and Oil Prices Amid War in Ukraine. European Research Studies Journal, 27(2), 47-66. REFERENCE

MISCELLANEOUS

D’Ascenzo, F., Vinci, G., Savastano, M., Amici, A., & Ruggeri, M. (2024). Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Different Biomasses. Sustainability, 16(16), 6875. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16166875

Graham, K. G., Hertel, K. A., & Goddard, N. C. (2024). Quality of Australian Canola 2023-24. https://nswdpe.intersearch.com.au/nswdpejspui/handle/1/14793

Upcoming international and national events

March 10–11, 2025, 2nd The Future of Oilseeds: Prospects for Plant-Based Proteins, Frankfurt, Germany.

https://veranstaltungen.gdch.de/microsite/index.cfm?l=11741&modus=  

April 27-30, 2025, 2025 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, USA

https://www.aocs.org/event/2025-aocs-annual-meeting-expo/

October 12-15, 2025, 20^th Euro Fed Lipid Congress and Expo, Leipzig, Germany

 https://veranstaltungen.gdch.de/microsite/index.cfm?l=11649&modus=

April 18-21, 2027, 17^th IRC International Rapeseed Congress, Paris, France

We invite you to share information with the rapeseed/canola community: let us know the   
scientific projects, events organized in your country, crop performances or any information of interest in rapeseed/canola R&D.   
  
Contact GCIRC News:   
Etienne Pilorgé, GCIRC Secretary-Treasurer: e.pilorge(at)terresinovia.fr   
  
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