Description

Rapeseed seeds are small, round, and black or brown in color. They are harvested from the Brassica napus plant, which belongs to the mustard family.

Characteristics

Appearance: Small, spherical seeds, typically black or brown.
Size: About 1-2 mm in diameter.
Composition: High oil content (about 40-50%) and significant protein content (about 20-25%).

Uses

Oil Extraction: Primarily used to produce rapeseed oil, which is used in cooking, industrial applications, and biodiesel production.
Animal Feed: The byproduct of oil extraction, known as rapeseed meal, is used as a protein-rich animal feed.
Cover Crop: Used as a cover crop to improve soil health, manage soil erosion, and reduce weed growth.

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