Many of the world’s oilseed rape market belongs to North America, the EU, and China. The major oilseed rape producers in North America are Canada, the USA, and Mexico. Oilseed rape grown in France, Germany and the United Kingdom comprises a more significant part (more than 80%) of European oilseed rape production [ 10, 16 ].
What is synthetic oilseed rape?
Synthetic oilseed rape cultivars are developed by mixing seeds from two or more parental lines from two lines and by growing out the mixed seed to produce certified synthetic seed. The synthetic seed, including hybrid and parental plants, is more stable under various environmental conditions than conventional cultivars.
Where is oilseed rape grown?
Oilseed rape grown in France, Germany and the United Kingdom comprises a more significant part (more than 80%) of European oilseed rape production [ 10, 16 ]. The studies show that oilseed rape production areas have been steadily growing with the increasing global demand for food, feed, fuel, and industrial applications.
Why are oilseed rape production areas growing?
The studies show that oilseed rape production areas have been steadily growing with the increasing global demand for food, feed, fuel, and industrial applications. The need for oilseed rape production encourages farmers to expand their planted areas of oilseed rape.