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This chapter reviews the importance of Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) or mustard family and summarizes the role of some representative plant species of Brassicaceae in agriculture, economy and society. The family Brassicaceae is one of the largest dicot families with more than 360 genera and 4000 species. It is grown and highly diversified almost all over the world for its edible roots, leaves, stems, buds, flowers and oilseed. The wild germplasm of this family could be used to develop cytoplasmic male sterility for the production of hybrid seeds and some weedy member provides an experimental platform for the progression of modern biology. The morphology, biogeography and ecology of current crops of Brassicaceae are reviewed. Some physiological traits like tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses and resistance to different diseases or pests by providing nuclear genes are also discussed with the oil content and fatty acid profile. The purpose of this review is to highlight the potential values of Brassicaceae plants under any circumstances and their uses in agriculture. |
