Sinposis

The Brassica genus contains diverse and economically important species and crops, for example, Brassica oleracea including cauliflower to kohlrabi, B.rapa including pak choi to mizuna, and aquatic crucifers such as watercress. These provide humankind with huge diversities of foods, promoting health and well-being. Brassica evolution and transcontinental spread as the basis for crop breeding.Gene-editing, rapid sequencing, genetic markers and linkage mapping to enable efficient plant breeding.Seed development, F1 cultivars and rapid maturing crops for profitable cropping.Environmental impacts on pests, pathogens, crop reliability and quality.Soil health and fertility as agronomic principles.Environmental sustainability, biocontrol and integrated pest management