AOCS Press, 2011. — 372 pp. — (AOCS Monograph Series on Oilseeds).
ISBN-10: 0981893651.
ISBN-13: 978-0981893655.The book gives a picture of the canola crop including its history, botany, genetics, distribution, breeding and biotechnology, production, processing, composition, nutritional properties and utilization of the seed, oil and meal, as well as an economic profile. While the main focus in this book is on canola of Canadian origin, its cousin crop oilseed rape will also be discussed to a lesser extent. The work provides up to date information on the crop and highlights areas where research and development is either needed or is in process.Contents:
Origin, Distribution, and Production (James K. Daun).
Introduction.
Region of Origin.
History of Use.
World Production of Canola and Rapeseed Compared with Other Oilseed Crops.
The International Consultative Group of Research on Rapeseed (Groupe Consultatif International de Recherche sur le Colza, or GCIRC).
Botany and Plant Breeding (Axel Diederichsen and Peter B.E. McVetty).
Introduction.
Evolution and Taxonomy of Brassica Oilseeds.
Improvement of BOS through Plant Breeding.
Genetic Engineering Approaches for Trait Development in Brassica Oilseed Species (Randall J. Weselake).
Introduction.
Herbicide Resistance.
Insect Resistance.
Disease Resistance.
Increasing Tolerance to Abiotic Stress.
Designer Oils.
Increasing Seed Oil Content.
Production of Antioxidants, Vitamins, and Nutraceuticals.
Production of Value-Added Amino Acids and Proteins.
Reducing Undesirable Components and Characteristics.
Mutagenesis Approaches to Trait Development.
Strategies to Limit Outcrossing and Eliminate Selectable Marker Genes.
Advances in the Omics Facilitate Improvement of BOS.
Conclusions.
Agronomy (Derwyn Hammond).
Introduction.
Planning before Planting.
Canola Genetics.
Variety Selection.
Field Characteristics and Preparation.
Seeding Considerations.
Crop Nutrition.
How the Canola Plant Grows.
Harvest Management.
Storage Considerations.
Seed Morphology, Composition, and Quality (Véronique J. Barthet and James K. Daun).
Introduction.
Seed Morphology.
Physical Properties of Canola and Rapeseed.
Chemical Composition of Canola and Rapeseed.
Effect of the Environment on Composition of Canola Seed.
Grading Factors for Canola.
Appendix—Methods for Seed Analysis.
Processing (Ernie H. Unger).
Introduction.
Crushing and Extraction.
Conditioning and Preparation.
Cooking.
Canola Oil Refining.
Oil Composition and Properties (Roman Przybylski and N.A. Michael Eskin).
Introduction.
Definition and Standards for Canola.
Composition.
Physical and Chemical Properties.
Major Food Uses.
Conclusions and Outlook.
Meal Nutrient Composition (Rex Newkirk).
Introduction.
Protein and Amino Acids.
Rumen Degradability.
Carbohydrates and Fiber.
Minerals.
Vitamins.
Energy.
Glucosinolates.
Other Minor Components.
Nutrient Comparison of Canola Meal from Different Sources.
Nutritional Composition of Canola Expeller Meal.
Oil Nutrition and Utilization (Harold Aukema and Lisa Campbell).
Introduction.
Canola Oil Composition.
Nutritional Effects of Canola Oil—Direct Evidence from Canola Oil Research.
Nutritional Effects of Components of Canola Oil—Indirect Evidence.
Utilization of Canola Oil in Food.
Utilization of Canola Oil in Industrial Products.
Conclusions.
Meal Nutrition and Utilization (Susan Arntfield and Dave Hickling).
Introduction.
Canola Meal Characteristics and Applications for Edible (Human) Food Applications.
Canola Meal Characteristics and Applications for Animal Feed Applications.
Industry Trade and Economics (Glenn Lennox and Chris Beckman).
The Canola Industry in Canada.
World Canola/Rapeseed Supply and Demand.
World Trade.
Price Determination of Canola in Canada.
Useful Websites Offering Reliable Information on Oilseed and Oilseed Product Prices.
