Effect of row-orientation and NPK fertilizer levels on the performance of maize-soybean intercropping system
September 2026
Monoculture has been recognized as a major threat to sustainable maize production, driven by the depletion of soil organic matter and the reduction of agrobiodiversity. Maize-legume intercropping is...
Molecular and genetic basis of response and adaptation to abiotic stresses in rapeseed
September 2026
Global climate change aggravates the irreversible damage of abiotic stresses on crop growth and development, leading to substantial yield losses. As a major global source of edible vegetable oil, rapeseed...
Genome-wide identification and expression profiling of YUCCA family genes responsive to exogenous hormones and abiotic stress in peanut
September 2026
The YUC family encodes rate-limiting enzymes for tryptophan-dependent auxin biosynthesis, yet its genomic organization and regulatory landscape in peanut—a major oilseed crop with complex polyploid...
Pan-genome identification and abiotic stress functional characterization of BnaMBD7 genes in Brassica napus
September 2026
Drought and salt stresses severely limit rapeseed yield and quality in China. This study elucidates the structural characteristics and biological functions of the BnaMBD7 gene in Brassica napus, and...
Climate variability increasingly constrains genetic gains in rapeseed oil content: A survey on big data
Available online 11 September 2026
Recent advances in crop breeding have improved the potential for quality enhancement, yet how climate variability constrains the realization of these gains remains insufficiently understood. Here, we...
Cross-kingdom RNA interference-mediated silencing of SsStuA to control Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brassica napus
Available online 11 September 2026
Sclerotinia stem rot, caused by the fungal pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, inflicts substantial economic losses on rapeseed production. The lack of resistant germplasm has rendered disease management...
Simple and accurate quantification of diacylglycerols in vegetable oils by solid-phrase extraction chemical labelling coupled with UHPLC-MS/MS
Available online 10 September 2026
In the present study, a simple, accurate and simultaneous determination of diacylglycerol (DAG) compounds in vegetable oils were proposed by solid-phrase extraction (SPE) coupled with chemical labelling-based...
Transcriptomic and lipidomic analysis reveal molecular mechanisms in the biosynthesis of Nervonic acid in engineered Brassica napus seeds
Available online 10 September 2026
Nervonic acid (NA) is a very long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid with significant medicinal value, but its further development and application are limited by resource scarcity. In our previous studies,...
Nitrogen and potassium co-application sustain soil inorganic nitrogen by reshaping microbial communities and predicted nitrogen-cycling functional genes during rapeseed growth
Available online 8 September 2026
The synergistic effects of nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) fertilizers on soil biological characteristics remain poorly understood. To address this, a six-year continuous field experiment with rapeseed...
Research progress on the structural and functional properties of rapeseed protein
Available online 4 September 2026
Rapeseed meal has abundant proteins within well-proportioned amino acid composition, together with good functional properties, thus indicating it has notable nutritional value and application potential....
Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveals the mechanism underlying ABA-induced biosynthesis of glucosinolates and flavonoids in rapeseed under Cd stress
Available online 3 September 2026
Cadmium (Cd) contamination represents a major challenge to agricultural output and food security. A combined analysis of transcriptome and metabolome was conducted on rapeseed seedlings exposed to Cd...
Interaction of polyphenols, proteins, and lipids: Formation, Characterization, and Functional Applications
Available online 3 September 2026
Polyphenols, proteins, and lipids interact through diverse noncovalent and covalent mechanisms that collectively influence nutritional quality, physicochemical stability, and bioavailability in food...
A bibliometric visualization analysis of walnut protein peptide applications: Hotspot evolution and future trends
June 2026
This study maps the knowledge structure of walnut protein peptide research (2012-2025) through a bibliometric analysis of 229 publications retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection, using tools...
Plant hormone-mediated regulation of plant height in Brassica napus L.
June 2026
Plant height (PH), a critical agronomic trait in Brassica napus L., directly influences yield potential, canopy structure, and lodging resistance. An appropriate PH not only enhances lodging resistance...
Kinetics of stepwise peroxidation of rapeseed oil, flaxseed oil, high oleic peanut oil and high oleic sunflower oil under heating conditions
June 2026
This study investigates the oxidative stability of rapeseed, flaxseed, high oleic peanut, and high oleic sunflower oils during short-term thermal oxidation. By monitoring peroxide value (PV) and thiobarbituric...
Characterization of main strains of ARC inoculant via machine learning-assisted single-cell Raman spectroscopy
June 2026
ARC inoculant (A, aflatoxin prevention and control; R, Rhizobia nodulation induction; C, Coupling) is a brand-new inoculant with coupling function that enhances legume quality and nitrogen fixation....
Research progress on genetic regulation of the yellow-seeded trait in Brassica Crops
June 2026
Brassica crops represent a vital global source of oilseeds and vegetables. The yellow-seeded trait has become a primary genetic improvement objective due to its close association with superior quality...
An attempt to synthesize nervonic acid in rapeseed leaves by metabolic engineering
June 2026
Nervonic acid (NA), a very long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid, with high value in brain disease prevention and improvement, many studies revealed it could be synthesized in crop seeds via genetic...
Prospects and challenges of neglected oilseed crop Niger [Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass] for nutrition, health and industry
June 2026
Niger (Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass.), an underutilized oilseed crop widely cultivated by tribal communities in India and Ethiopia. It represents a promising crop at the interface of nutrition, health...
Walnut oil ameliorates cognitive impairment in D-galactose-induced aging mice
June 2026
Walnut oil (WO) is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly α-linolenic acid, and various bioactive compounds including phenolics, phytosterols, tocopherols, squalene and melatonin, contributing...
Genetic dissection of salt tolerance architecture in Brassica napus at the seedling stage by genome-wide association study
June 2026
Owing to the continuous increase in industrialization, the extent of soil salinization is escalating globally. Brassica napus is among the most advantageous field crops for the development and utilization...
A rapid and sustainable method for the detection of extra-virgin olive oil adulteration using surfactant-free microemulsions and 3D spectrofluorimetry
June 2026
Due to the high standards in preparation, purity, and low production yields, extra-virgin olive oils (EVOO) is a high value product that makes adulteration with lower-quality oils a frequent practice....
Comparative analysis of quality characteristics, composition, antioxidant activity, and volatile profiles of seven Camellia oleifera seed oils
June 2026
Camellia oleifera seed oil (CSO) is widely appreciated for its nutritional and functional properties, yet its quality is strongly affected by processing and storage conditions. In this study, seven...
Effects of interaction between nitrogen application and planting density on growth and nitrogen utilization efficiency of peanut
June 2026
Peanuts, as important leguminous and oil-producing crops, play a significant role in ensuring the safety of edible oil production and facilitating economic trade. Nevertheless, the appropriate density...
Ameliorative effects of flaxseed-based plant milk on water restriction-induced constipation in mice
March 2026
Traditional Chinese medicine has long regarded flaxseed as a natural remedy for constipation. However, the efficacy or mechanism of flaxseed plant milk (FPM), a functional beverage derived from flaxseed,...