Mineral nitrogen fertilization has improved crop yield over the last century but has also
caused air and water pollution. Reduction of nitrogen inputs and maintaining high yields are …

Winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) is the dominant oilseed crop in northern Europe.
Generally, it requires high amounts of nitrogen (N) but is characterized by low N-efficiency …

This paper provides a resource-based assessment of the available agricultural crop
residues for bioenergy production in the European Union, at the level of the 27 Member …

The composition of fatty acids and phytosterols of oils recovered from the seeds of nine
industrial fruit by-products: watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), honeydew melon (Cucumis …

Lodging is a factor that negatively affects yield, seed quality, and harvest ability in winter
rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). In this study, we quantified the lodging-induced yield losses …

Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz. is an annual oilseed crop within the Brassicaceae family. C.
sativa has been grown since as early as 4000 BCE. In recent years, C. sativa received …

The growing demand for renewable feedstock as a substitute for petroleum-derived products
offers a unique opportunity for conventional and new oilseeds in Europe. This review …

The area under energy crops has increased tenfold over the last 10 years, and there is large
consensus that the demand for energy crops will further increase rapidly to cover several …

Seed development and nitrogen (N) storage depend on delivery of amino acids to seed
sinks. For efficient translocation to seeds, amino acids are loaded into the phloem in source …

Cereal grains have the main role in human world food because of carbohydrates, proteins,
lipids, vitamins, and minerals which affected by genetic and environmental conditions. Field …