Breeding for protein content and quality in rapeseed: a mini review

The global challenge of meeting future protein and oil demand requires innovative solutions, and rapeseed emerges as a key player. Its potential as a dual-purpose crop, providing both high-quality oil and protein, positions it as an essential component of strategies to address the protein gap, reduce reliance on imported soybeans, and meet sustainability objectives. Leveraging advancements in breeding, processing, and utilization can unlock rapeseed’s full potential, ensuring its role in a resilient and sustainable global food system. This mini review provides a summary of the efforts to enhance protein content and quality in rapeseed through breeding, integrating traditional and modern genomic approaches.