Rapeseed/canola

Abstract

Oilseed rape or canola (Brassica napus L.) is the major oilseed crop in temperate regions. It ranks second among oilseed crops produced worldwide and ranks fourth in the list of the worldwide most widely cultivated transgenic crops. This chapter critically reviews current aspects and progress of oilseed rape transformation technology, employment of transgenic oilseed rape in breeding programmes and in crop production. It summarizes transgenic traits used in commercial production and those which are currently being evaluated in field trials.