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“Completing the sequencing of all the genomes and delivering the comparative pan-genome analysis has revealed the scope of genetic diversity that exists within the crop,” said Sharpe. “It truly is the final satisfying step of this rewarding initiative”. The consortium included key players in the canola industry, among them Bayer, Corteva, Nutrien and NuSeed. Each member contributed their own canola lines and received the full pan-genome comparison results. Canola is a major oil seed crop considered to be a high-quality vegetable oil and commonly used in food production and various industrial applications, including biofuel. It is farmed on approximately 35 million acres globally and with 85 million tons produced in 2019, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. The results of the consortium’s research has immense economic value for Canada, which is one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of canola.
Researchers map entire genome of canola crop
5 March 2021 |
Academics and industry partners have captured the broad genetic diversity of the canola crop
The entire genome of the canola crop has been mapped by an international consortium of researchers looking to advance the globally important industry.
The results of the consortium’s research is expected to have immense economic value for the world s leading producers and exporters of the crop.
Canola is an oilseed considered to be a high-quality vegetable oil and commonly used in food production and various industrial applications, including biofuel.
It is farmed on approximately 35 million acres globally, with 85 million tons produced in 2019, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).