Seed development is an intricate process with multiple levels of regulation. MicroRNAs
(miRNAs) have emerged as one of the crucial components of molecular networks underlying …

The demand for vegetable oils is increasing at a rapid pace due to our ever-expanding
population, growing global affluence, changing dietary choices, and the need for renewable …

Background Transition to flowering at the right time is critical for local adaptation and to
maximize grain yield in crops. Canola is an important oilseed crop with extensive variation in …

Silique morphology is an important trait that determines the yield output of oilseed rape
(Brassica napus L.). Segmenting siliques and quantifying traits are challenging because of …

Drought stress, especially at the reproductive stage, is a major limiting factor that
compromises the productivity and profitability of canola in many regions of the world …

Flax or linseed is one of the oldest crops that is economically valued for both fiber and oil.
The bast fiber derived from flax is having high tensile strength, which is used for the …

To obtain the compatibility of interstocks crossing with 'Yuanxiaochun', we performed a
comparative analysis with five interstocks. From the 60th to 240th day after grafting, there …

Brassica juncea is an allopolyploid originating from the interspecific hybridization between
Brassica rapa and Brassica nigra, which is of multiple usage as a vegetable, oilseed and …

Drought stress due to water deficiency threatens production of canola worldwide. Carbon
isotope discrimination (Δ13C), a trait that can be used to assess efficient water use, provides …

How species diverge into different lineages is a central issue in evolutionary biology.
Despite the increasing evidence indicating that such divergences do not need geographic …