Drought and salinity stress management for higher and sustainable canola ('Brassica napus' L.) production: A critical review

• Published in: Australian Journal of Crop Science Vol. 13; no. 1; pp. 88 - 96
• Main Authors: Sabagh, Ayman EL, Hossain, Akbar, Barutçular, Celaleddin, Islam, Mohammad Sohidul, Ratnasekera, Disna, Kumar, Narendra, Meena, Ram Swaroop, Gharib, Hany Sobhy, Saneoka, Hirofumi, Silva, Jaime A. Teixeira da
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lismore, N.S.W Southern Cross Publishers 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Brassica; Canola; Crop yields; Drought-tolerant plants; Environmental aspects; Field experiments; Genetics; Salinity

The oil of canola ('Brassica napus' L.), a globally important major oilseed crop, is used for salads, frying, the development of margarines, shortenings, and other food products. However, the growth and yield of canola are mainly restricted by drought and salinity, which can become acute i...