Compared to oilseed plants such as sunflower, cotton, peanut and soy, it ranks in the top three among the most produced oil plants in the world as a source of vegetable oil.
Canola is an important oil plant due to its 38-50% oil, 16-24% protein, rich oleic and linoleic acid content and high boiling point of its oil. Its genetic origin is Anatolia. Canola is also known as Rapeseed or Rapiska in our country.
In canola agriculture, the seed issue is of particular importance. Producers should use certified seeds produced in a controlled manner every year. Farmers should never separate seeds from the product they harvest. When the harvested product is used as seed the following year, the rate of erucic acid in the oil of the new product and glucosinalate in its pulp will increase. These substances are very dangerous for human and animal health. When purchasing canola seeds, care should be taken to ensure that it is tested in the area where it will be planted and is resistant to winter cold. The resistance of the selected canola seed / rapeseed to diseases and pests is a factor that increases the yield height. Since this will be with the choice of resistant canola seed / rapeseed, it is absolutely necessary to use certified seeds.