The environmental consequences of using nonrenewable fossil fuels have motivated a
global quest for sustainable alternatives from renewable sources. Carinata has been …

Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is a cool season grain legume crop with the potential to be grown
as multi-purpose crop in areas with short growing season. Faba bean is grown in many …

Weeds are a major constraint to canola (Brassica napus L.) production, reducing grain yield
and quality. The repeated use of pre-and post-emergent herbicides to control several …

Canola is one of the most economically important crops in Canada, and the root and
rhizosphere microbiomes of a canola plant likely impact its growth and nutrient uptake. The …

Plant-based protein is generally preferred for human consumption, while vegetable oil is
becoming increasingly popular for industrial uses. It is of importance to evaluate the oil and …

Brassica carinata A. Braun, grown as a winter crop on underutilized agricultural land in the
southeast United States (SE US), may provide a new rotation alternative and augment …

Background Mineral nutrient uptake and utilisation by plants are controlled by many traits
relating to root morphology, ion transport, sequestration and translocation. The aims of this …

Understanding the response of the number of seeds and seed weight to the availability of
assimilates is crucial for designing breeding strategies aimed to increase seed and oil yield …

Direct native seed planting is a cost-effective and popular approach for restoring degraded
terrestrial ecosystems. However, the handling and precision seeding of multispecies mixes …

Good field establishment provides the foundation for a productive crop. Achieving an
adequate seedling population ensures the crop forms an effective canopy to capture light …