Common Names: bird's rape, birdsrape mustard, field mustard, rape, rape mustard, turnip rape, wild mustard, wild rutabaga, wild turnip
Quercetin was added to diets with rapeseed or flaxseed oil for broiler chickens. The optimized quercetin improved weight gain and overall body weight. Adding quercetin can reduce negative effects of oxidized lipids and is economically beneficial for animal nutrition.
Drying methods (lyophilization, vacuum oven, shade drying) of turnip leaves impact phytochemical composition. Lyophilization and shade drying result in higher antioxidant and anticancer activities. Shade drying is cost-effective with similar benefits. Provides foundation for further research on Brassica greens.
Scientists studied the interaction between the pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae and Chinese cabbage plants. The pathogen causes clubroot disease, inhibiting nutrient absorption. The study explores the role of sugar in plant growth and development.
Scientists studied the wall-associated kinase gene family in Cruciferous plants, finding their involvement in cell elongation and pathogen recognition. This research provides insights into their distribution, evolution, and expression patterns, aiding future investigations on their functional mechanisms.
Researchers analyzed GLRs in economically important Brassica species and found a gene family expansion in B. napus. Tissue-specific GLRs and their response to stress were also observed. The findings help in understanding GLRs' biological functions in Brassica.
BrLMI1 is a gene responsible for lobed leaf formation in non-heading Chinese cabbage. Variations in the gene's promoter affect leaf shape, providing insight into the molecular mechanism behind lobed leaves in Brassica crops.
The AT-hook motif nuclear localized (HAM) gene family in plants plays a crucial role in growth and stress tolerance. This study identified and analyzed 42 HAM family genes in plants, revealing their location in the nucleus, their involvement in stress responses and hormone regulation, and their varied expression patterns. The study also predicted interactions between HAM genes and proteins under different stress conditions.
Researchers found that supplementing the diet of mice with Brassica rapa L. (B. rapa L.) reduced body weight gain, lipid accumulation, and increased excretion of cholesterol and triglycerides. This suggests that B. rapa L. could be a useful functional vegetable in combating obesity.