Rapeseed is also known as rape,with bright yellow in colour.It belongs the family of Brassicaceae.They are cultivated because of their oil-rich seed.It contain appreciable amount of erucic acid.
It is third largest source of vegetable oil and second largest source of protein in world.It belongs the kingdom of Plantae.It belongs the genus of Brassica.It growns about the height of 100 cm.It is main source of biodiesel.
It is grown early years about 10,000 years ago.In india it is cultivated 4000 B.C.It is spread in china and Japan about 2000 years ago.It is mainly grown in winter season.
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