Breeding for High Oleate Oilseed Crops: Opportunities, Constraints, and Prospects

Breeding for high oleate oilseed crops for healthier and more stable oils has seen significant progress over the years. This review explores the fatty acid composition of plant oils, emphasizing the shift toward higher oleic acid content. It highlights various alternative oilseeds, including soybean...

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Main Authors: Gangurde, Sunil S., Bhat, Ramesh S., Shirasawa, Kenta, Varshney, Rajeev K., Pandey, Manish K.
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179945
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author Gangurde, Sunil S.
Bhat, Ramesh S.
Shirasawa, Kenta
Varshney, Rajeev K.
Pandey, Manish K.
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Gangurde, Sunil S.
Pandey, Manish K.
Shirasawa, Kenta
Varshney, Rajeev K.
author_facet Gangurde, Sunil S.
Bhat, Ramesh S.
Shirasawa, Kenta
Varshney, Rajeev K.
Pandey, Manish K.
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description Breeding for high oleate oilseed crops for healthier and more stable oils has seen significant progress over the years. This review explores the fatty acid composition of plant oils, emphasizing the shift toward higher oleic acid content. It highlights various alternative oilseeds, including soybean, rapeseed, sunflower, peanut, etc., as promising candidates for breeding programs. Factors influencing fatty acid composition, such as environmental conditions and genetic factors, are examined in detail. Key enzymes and genes regulating fatty acid biosynthesis, particularly stearoyl-ACP desaturase (SAD) and fatty acid desaturase (FAD), are discussed for their pivotal roles in determining oleate levels. Advances in gene discovery have identified crucial genetic determinants that facilitate targeted breeding for high oleate traits. Traditional breeding techniques are complemented by marker-assisted breeding, enhancing the precision and efficiency of developing high oleate cultivars. Genetic engineering and gene editing technologies, such as CRISPR/Cas9, offer transformative prospects for modifying fatty acid biosynthesis pathways. These cutting-edge approaches enable the precise manipulation of SAD and FAD genes to achieve desired fatty acid profiles. This review underscores the successful development of several improved varieties across various crops, reflecting the tangible outcomes of these advancements.
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spelling CGSpace1799452026-01-15T23:01:49Z Breeding for High Oleate Oilseed Crops: Opportunities, Constraints, and Prospects Gangurde, Sunil S. Bhat, Ramesh S. Shirasawa, Kenta Varshney, Rajeev K. Pandey, Manish K. oilseed crops gene discovery traditional breeding genetic engineering improved varieties plant breeding Breeding for high oleate oilseed crops for healthier and more stable oils has seen significant progress over the years. This review explores the fatty acid composition of plant oils, emphasizing the shift toward higher oleic acid content. It highlights various alternative oilseeds, including soybean, rapeseed, sunflower, peanut, etc., as promising candidates for breeding programs. Factors influencing fatty acid composition, such as environmental conditions and genetic factors, are examined in detail. Key enzymes and genes regulating fatty acid biosynthesis, particularly stearoyl-ACP desaturase (SAD) and fatty acid desaturase (FAD), are discussed for their pivotal roles in determining oleate levels. Advances in gene discovery have identified crucial genetic determinants that facilitate targeted breeding for high oleate traits. Traditional breeding techniques are complemented by marker-assisted breeding, enhancing the precision and efficiency of developing high oleate cultivars. Genetic engineering and gene editing technologies, such as CRISPR/Cas9, offer transformative prospects for modifying fatty acid biosynthesis pathways. These cutting-edge approaches enable the precise manipulation of SAD and FAD genes to achieve desired fatty acid profiles. This review underscores the successful development of several improved varieties across various crops, reflecting the tangible outcomes of these advancements. 2025-02-01 2026-01-15T23:01:48Z 2026-01-15T23:01:48Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179945 en Limited Access Springer Gangurde, Sunil S.; Bhat, Ramesh S.; Shirasawa, Kenta; Varshney, Rajeev K.; & Pandey, Manish K. 2025. Breeding for High Oleate Oilseed Crops: Opportunities, Constraints, and Prospects. In: Pandey, M.K., Mallikarjuna, M.G., Lohithaswa, H.C., S. Aski, M., Gupta, S. (eds) Breeding Climate Resilient and Future Ready Oilseed Crops. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-7744-0_15
spellingShingle oilseed crops
gene discovery
traditional breeding
genetic engineering
improved varieties
plant breeding
Gangurde, Sunil S.
Bhat, Ramesh S.
Shirasawa, Kenta
Varshney, Rajeev K.
Pandey, Manish K.
Breeding for High Oleate Oilseed Crops: Opportunities, Constraints, and Prospects
title Breeding for High Oleate Oilseed Crops: Opportunities, Constraints, and Prospects
title_full Breeding for High Oleate Oilseed Crops: Opportunities, Constraints, and Prospects
title_fullStr Breeding for High Oleate Oilseed Crops: Opportunities, Constraints, and Prospects
title_full_unstemmed Breeding for High Oleate Oilseed Crops: Opportunities, Constraints, and Prospects
title_short Breeding for High Oleate Oilseed Crops: Opportunities, Constraints, and Prospects
title_sort breeding for high oleate oilseed crops opportunities constraints and prospects
topic oilseed crops
gene discovery
traditional breeding
genetic engineering
improved varieties
plant breeding
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179945
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