Brassica Oilseeds: Breeding and Management

Oilseed brassicas are among the largest traded agricultural commodities and are grown in around 50 countries worldwide. Utilized for both consumption and bioenergy use, demand is increasing and this book covers the entire gamut of oilseed brassicas. Beginning with an introduction and then organized into two sections, it reviews genetics and genomics (including breeding, heterosis and selection methods) and stress management and important pathogens, to provide a complete overview of brassica oilseeds.