Challenge of edible oils: Can Brassicas deliver?

Agriculture sector plays a very important role in India’s social security and overall economic welfare. Oilseeds crops are the second most important determinant of agricultural economy, next only to cereals. India is the largest producer of oilseeds in the world and accounts for about 14 per cent of the global oilseeds area, 7 % of the total vegetable oils production, and 10 % of the total edible oils consumption. In India, oilseeds accounts for 3% to the Growth National Products and 10% to the total value of all agricultural products, and employs 14 and 1 million people respectively in oilseed cultivation and processing.