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{"title":"Walnut oil ameliorates cognitive impairment in D-galactose-induced aging mice","authors":"Congcong Ma ,&nbsp;Lei Wang ,&nbsp;Qingde Huang ,&nbsp;Qianchun Deng ,&nbsp;Fenghong Huang ,&nbsp;Jiqu Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.05.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Walnut oil (WO) is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly α-linolenic acid, and various bioactive compounds including phenolics, phytosterols, tocopherols, squalene and melatonin, contributing to its broad health benefits. The present study examined whether WO could attenuate cognitive deficits in D-galactose (D-gal)-induced aging mice. Cognitive performance was evaluated by the Morris water maze and step-through passive avoidance tests. WO significantly reversed the cognitive impairments in D-gal-treated mice, as evidenced by shorted the escape latency and swimming distance in the Morris water maze and by prolonged step-through latency with fewer errors in the passive avoidance test. Mechanistically, WO alleviated hippocampal neuronal injury as confirmed by Nissl staining, elevated hippocampal cAMP responsive element binding protein (CREB) activity and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression, and restored postsynaptic density protein-95 (PSD95) levels, thereby facilitating synaptic plasticity. These findings indicate that WO protects mice against D-gal-induced cognitive decline and may represent a nutritional strategy for mitigating aging-associated cognitive dysfunction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34095,"journal":{"name":"Oil Crop Science","volume":"11 2","pages":"Pages 150-155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148183315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Plant hormone-mediated regulation of plant height in Brassica napus L.","authors":"Qinqin Chen,&nbsp;Zixia Wang,&nbsp;Xin Wang,&nbsp;Xinghua Xiong,&nbsp;Xin He,&nbsp;Zhongsong Liu,&nbsp;Ping Qiu,&nbsp;Lunwen Qian","doi":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.02.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.02.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Plant height (PH), a critical agronomic trait in <em>Brassica napus</em> L., directly influences yield potential, canopy structure, and lodging resistance. An appropriate PH not only enhances lodging resistance but also improves the efficiency of light energy utilization. Although substantial progress has been achieved through quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping, Genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and molecular studies, the regulatory network and key determinants underlying PH in <em>B. napus</em> remain insufficiently understood. This review summarizes the molecular mechanisms by which major phytohormones, namely auxins (IAA), gibberellins (GAs), brassinosteroids (BRs), and strigolactones (SLs), regulate PH by modulating cell elongation, division, and internode differentiation. By integrating hormone-mediated pathways, this review provides a theoretical framework for elucidating the molecular basis of PH regulation and offers guidance for breeding high-yield, lodging-resistant rapeseed varieties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34095,"journal":{"name":"Oil Crop Science","volume":"11 2","pages":"Pages 197-211"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148555055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prospects and challenges of neglected oilseed crop Niger [Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass] for nutrition, health and industry","authors":"Suraj K. Padhi,&nbsp;Debabrata Panda","doi":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Niger (<em>Guizotia abyssinica</em> (L.f.) Cass.), an underutilized oilseed crop widely cultivated by tribal communities in India and Ethiopia. It represents a promising crop at the interface of nutrition, health and industry. Despite its nutritionally importance, it remains scientifically and commercially neglected compared with major oilseeds. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the nutritional composition, bioactive constituents, ethnomedicinal relevance and emerging industrial applications of niger, emphasizing its potential contribution to food and nutritional security. Niger seeds contain good quality oil, rich in linoleic acid, β-sitosterol, tocopherols and phylloquinone (vitamin K₁), alongside essential minerals, proteins, and balanced amino acids. The presence of diverse bioactive compounds like phenolics, flavonoids and sterols, underpins its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, antidiabetic and antimicrobial effects, corroborating its traditional medicinal uses among indigenous communities. Industrially, niger oil finds applications in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, paints and biodiesel sectors. The crop's suitability for rainfed, low-input systems highlight its value for sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods. However, limited genomic resources, breeding programs and processing technologies constrain its wider utilization. Future research should focus on genetic improvement, bioactive compound characterization and value-added product development. By bridging traditional knowledge with modern scientific innovation, niger can be repositioned as a climate-resilient, nutritionally superior and industrially versatile oilseed crop with substantial implications for health, economy and sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34095,"journal":{"name":"Oil Crop Science","volume":"11 2","pages":"Pages 117-128"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148141184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of interaction between nitrogen application and planting density on growth and nitrogen utilization efficiency of peanut","authors":"Yilin Wang,&nbsp;Chuanbao Ma,&nbsp;Siwen Wang,&nbsp;Xianmou Ai,&nbsp;Mingze Liu,&nbsp;Tianhe Zhao,&nbsp;Mingtao Zhang,&nbsp;Yuexin Sun,&nbsp;Zhenghao Lv,&nbsp;Jing Wang,&nbsp;He Zhang,&nbsp;Haiqiu Yu,&nbsp;Xinhua Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.03.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.03.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Peanuts, as important leguminous and oil-producing crops, play a significant role in ensuring the safety of edible oil production and facilitating economic trade. Nevertheless, the appropriate density and fertilizer application rate for cultivating peanuts remain unclear. To explore the effects of the appropriate nitrogen fertilizer (N) application rate and planting density on the growth and development of peanuts, a two - year experiment was carried out from 2022 to 2023. Three N fertilizer levels (0 kg·hm⁻² for N0, 120 kg·hm⁻² for N120, 180 kg·hm⁻² for N180) and three planting densities (255,000 plants·hm⁻² for D1, 300,000 plants·hm⁻² for D2, 345,000 plants·hm⁻² for D3) were used to systematically study the effects on peanuts. The results showed that under the same N application level, the morphological indices, per-plant and population dry matter accumulation, leaf photosynthetic performance, as well as N accumulation, utilization, and metabolic capacity of peanut all showed the trend of D2 &gt; D1 &gt; D3 across different planting densities. At the same density level, the growth and development of peanut under N120 and N180 were superior to those under N0. N120-D2 significantly enhanced the leaf area index (LAI) of peanuts, the population dry matter accumulation was significantly increased by 13.99% and 15.15% in the N120-D2 compared to the N180-D2 at the stage of pod-filling stage. The net photosynthetic rate (Pn) of the N120-D2 was elevated. The N accumulation of leaves increased by 6.91% and 11.49%, 14.57% and 20.97% compared with N120-D1, N120-D3, N metabolizing enzyme activities were also enhanced. In terms of yield, N120- D2 also realized 11.57% and 7.94% increase compared with N180-D2, and yield was higher in 2023 than in 2022. Thereby, N × D interaction can enhance the N efficiency and influence the photosynthetic capacity, and further improve crop yield.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34095,"journal":{"name":"Oil Crop Science","volume":"11 2","pages":"Pages 212-226"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148555056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From field loss to yield security: Genetic pathways for building pod shattering-resistant rapeseed cultivars","authors":"Rijin Zhou ,&nbsp;Liying Zheng ,&nbsp;Jia Liu ,&nbsp;Wen Chu ,&nbsp;Qamar U. Zaman ,&nbsp;Ayub Ashfaq ,&nbsp;Hui Wang ,&nbsp;Qiong Hu ,&nbsp;Danyu Kong ,&nbsp;Hongtao Cheng","doi":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.01.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.01.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pod shattering, while a natural mechanism for seed dispersal, is an undesirable agronomic trait in rapeseed (<em>Brassica napus</em> L.) that complicates mechanical harvesting. It typically causes yield losses of 5%-15%, which can be further worsened under dry and hot conditions. As most of the modern rapeseed cultivars remain susceptible to shattering, enhancing pod shattering resistance (PSR) is important to safeguard global rapeseed production. Significant progresses have been made in elucidating the molecular and genetic mechanisms of silique dehiscence in the model plant <em>Arabidopsis</em> and pod shattering in rapeseed. This review firstly summarizes the genetic network controlling silique dehiscence in <em>Arabidopsis</em>, which is largely conserved in closely related <em>Brassica</em> species. We then synthesize discoveries from both forward and reverse genetic studies in rapeseed. Finally, the major challenges and future prospects in PSR research and breeding are discussed in depth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34095,"journal":{"name":"Oil Crop Science","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 74-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147539221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rapid improvement of seed weight and yield by combining QTL pyramiding with speed breeding in Brassica napus L","authors":"Yixian Song ,&nbsp;Xin Yuan ,&nbsp;Pengfei Wang ,&nbsp;Zhaoyang Wang ,&nbsp;Lei Kang ,&nbsp;Jing Yang ,&nbsp;Guangsheng Yang ,&nbsp;Dengfeng Hong","doi":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.01.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.01.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Thousand-seed weight (TSW) is a critical target for genetic improvement in rapeseed (<em>Brassica napus</em> L.). However, phenotypic selection for this trait remains challenging due to its polygenic regulation by multiple quantitative trait loci (QTL). Here, six favorable TSW QTL alleles from two donor parents were introgress into an elite restorer line, 621R, using an integrated strategy combining marker-assisted backcrossing and speed breeding protocols. Through six rounds of backcrossing and convergent crossing followed by two generations of selfing strategies, we developed 13 advanced lines with diverse TSW QTL combinations within 24 months. Field evaluations across three environments revealed that all lines exhibited significantly increased TSW in spring conditions (Minle, Gansu) and winter environments (Wuhan and Jiangling, Hubei) except for two lines which only showed increase in the spring environment. Hybridization assays using these lines as male parents crossed with two male-sterile lines (RG430A and 616A) demonstrated transgressive segregation for TSW: For RG430A-derived hybrids, all crosses significantly outperformed the original control (RG430A × 621R) in Wuhan, with 8/13 and 9/13 crosses showing significant TSW increases in Minle and Jiangling, respectively. For 616A-derived hybrids, 11/13 and 10/13 crosses exhibited significant TSW enhancement in Minle and Jiangling, compared to 3/13 in Wuhan. Notably, two top-performing hybrids achieved 13.0% and 6.8% higher plot yields, respectively. Our results demonstrate that strategic pyramiding of complementary TSW QTL alleles effectively enhances seed weight in rapeseed, and these improved lines represent valuable genetic resources for developing high-yield hybrids.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34095,"journal":{"name":"Oil Crop Science","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 83-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147539231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrative mechanisms of sucrose and gibberellin in regulating soybean flowering","authors":"Kejing Zhang,&nbsp;Kai Luo,&nbsp;Yiling Li,&nbsp;Ping Lin,&nbsp;Jialin Yang,&nbsp;Yuze Li,&nbsp;WenYu Yang,&nbsp;Taiwen Yong","doi":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As a pivotal global oil crop, soybean production plays a vital role in ensuring food security and promoting sustainable development. The processes of flowering and pod drop are critical determinants of soybean yield, thus, effective regulation of flowering is essential for achieving both high and stable yields. The differentiation of flower buds marks a crucial stage in the flowering process, governed by a complex interplay of environmental and endogenous pathways, including photoperiodic, vernalization, autonomous, gibberellin, and age pathways. These pathways converge to integrate flowering signals, subsequently activating downstream floral meristem identity genes that orchestrate the formation of floral primordia. Sucrose, the primary sugar transport form in soybeans, serves not only as a fundamental component of carbon metabolism but also as a significant signaling molecule. Through the age pathway, sucrose harmonizes various flowering-related genes, thereby influencing the timing of soybean flowering. Gibberellin, an essential hormone for plant growth and development, modulates flowering through the gibberellin pathway, with DELLA proteins acting as key regulators in the signal transduction cascade. The synergistic interaction between sucrose and gibberellin on gene expression occurs via distinct signaling pathways, collectively orchestrating flower bud differentiation. A thorough exploration of the molecular mechanisms by which sugars and hormones regulate flowering is anticipated to yield valuable insights and guidance for enhancing field crop production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34095,"journal":{"name":"Oil Crop Science","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 103-111"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147539229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genetic diversity in Morocco’ sunflower “Helianthus annuus L.” gene-bank for autumn-early winter plantation conditions: Agro-morpho-physiological screening","authors":"Karim Houmanat ,&nbsp;Abdelghani Nabloussi ,&nbsp;Atman Adiba ,&nbsp;Achraf Mamassi ,&nbsp;Hamid Mazouz ,&nbsp;Mohamed El Fechtali","doi":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2025.12.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2025.12.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite Morocco's reliance on sunflower as an oilseed crop, little is known about its agronomic performance when sown in autumn or early winter. This knowledge gap is critical, as spring-sown varieties have shown declining performance in recent years under intensifying climate stress. Therefore, targeted breeding strategies could discover genotypes suitable for autumn or early winter sowing, with cold tolerance as a key selection criterion. Currently, ‘Ichraq’ is the only autumn-planted sunflower variety officially registered in Morocco, although efforts to release additional tolerant varieties are underway. This study evaluated 31 genotypes (MGB1 to MGB31) selected from various environments under autumn planting conditions and conserved in the Moroccan Gene Bank. These genotypes were planted in early winter at a mountainous site known for its pronounced winter cold. Eighteen Morphological, physiological and agronomic parameters including initial vigor, leaf area, seed yield, oil content etc., were assessed using both univariate and multivariate statistical approaches. Analysis of variance revealed significant genotypic differences across most traits, indicating substantial genetic variation. Notably, seed oil content ranged from 23.28% (MGB26) to 43.88% (MGB5), and seed yield from 1400 kg/ha (MGB7) to 5400 kg/ha (MGB8). Principal component analysis (PCA) identified that the first principal component, accounting for over 24% of the total phenotypic variance, exhibits a strong positive loading of yield-related traits and chlorophyll content, while displaying a pronounced negative loading for oil content variables. This opposing gradient indicates a clear trade-off between vegetative productivity and oil accumulation across the evaluated genotypes. Hierarchical cluster analysis resolved the germplasm into two principal clusters with high within-group similarity, each further partitioned into relatively homogeneous subgroups. Notably, several genotypes outperformed the control variety Ichraq, underscoring their potential for autumn or early winter cultivation. Nonetheless, essential multi-environment trials remain to validate their phenotypic stability and to ascertain their value as genetic resources for sunflower breeding programs in Morocco and other Mediterranean agro-ecosystems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34095,"journal":{"name":"Oil Crop Science","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 9-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147400700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exogenous myo-inositol alleviates abiotic stress in rapeseed by modulating ion homeostasis and antioxidant defense","authors":"Shihang Fan ,&nbsp;Xulong Zhao ,&nbsp;Nian Liu ,&nbsp;Xiang Ji ,&nbsp;Zihong Huang ,&nbsp;Wei Hua ,&nbsp;Zhengwei Fu","doi":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.01.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Soil salinization is a major abiotic stress that severely constrains global agricultural productivity. The application of exogenous bioactive substances represents a promising strategy to enhance crop salt tolerance. In this study, we investigated the protective role of exogenous <em>myo</em>-inositol in rapeseed under salinity stress. Here, we demonstrated that exogenous application of 20 μM <em>myo</em>-inositol significantly alleviates salt stress in rapeseed seedlings. <em>Myo</em>-inositol effectively mitigated growth inhibition, maintained chlorophyll levels and photosynthetic activity, and stabilized membrane integrity under salt stress. Physiological and molecular evidence indicated that <em>myo</em>-inositol activates the antioxidant system by enhancing the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT), thereby reducing reactive oxygen species accumulation. Notably, <em>myo</em>-inositol triggered a species-specific ion homeostasis strategy by increasing Na⁺ accumulation, associated with the upregulation of <em>BnHKT1</em> and downregulation of vacuolar <em>BnNHX</em> homologs. Concurrently, <em>myo</em>-inositol stimulated proline biosynthesis for osmotic adjustment. Furthermore, qRT-PCR analysis showed that <em>myo</em>-inositol fine-tunes the expression of key genes involved in antioxidant defense, osmotic adjustment, and stress signaling. These findings demonstrate that <em>myo</em>-inositol enhances rapeseed salt tolerance through an integrated mechanism involving antioxidant activation, transcriptional reprogramming, and a species-specific ion homeostasis strategy, establishing its potential as an effective biostimulant for saline agriculture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34095,"journal":{"name":"Oil Crop Science","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 55-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147539220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Within-plant variability in pod maturity and preharvest sprouting in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.): Physiological drivers, agronomic impacts, and integrated mitigation strategies","authors":"Yohannes Gelaye ,&nbsp;Huaiyong Luo","doi":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocsci.2026.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Peanut (<em>Arachis hypogaea</em> L.) exhibits an unusually asynchronous reproductive cycle, in which flowering, peg penetration, pod development, and seed filling occur over an extended period. This results in the simultaneous presence of immature and preharvest sprouted (PHS) pods on the same plant a dual challenge that undermines yield, compromises seed quality, and complicates postharvest management. Immature pods reduce harvest efficiency, while PHS diminishes flavor, uniformity, and storage stability. Both genetic and environmental determinants ranging from temporal variation in peg initiation and hormonal gradients to microenvironmental heterogeneity and differential seed dormancy shape this variability. However, despite advances in pod biology, systematic field-based quantification of intra-plant temporal variation, genotype × environment interactions, and localized microclimatic influences remains limited. This review aims to synthesize current understanding of within-plant variability in pod maturation and PHS in peanut, to elucidate critical knowledge gaps at physiological and field scales, and to evaluate emerging strategies for mitigation. Particular emphasis is given for underexplored interface between physiological mechanisms and field-scale dynamics. Emerging innovations including hyperspectral imaging, soil and canopy moisture sensing, and molecular markers offer promising avenues for precise monitoring of pod maturity and early detection of PHS risk. Integrating these tools with targeted breeding strategies for synchronous flowering, enhanced dormancy, and late-season stress resilience, alongside adaptive agronomic practices such as optimized sowing, irrigation scheduling, nutrient management, and harvest timing, could substantially reduce yield and quality losses. Future progress will depend on bridging molecular insights with predictive models that capture mixed maturity and sprouting risk under variable environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34095,"journal":{"name":"Oil Crop Science","volume":"11 1","pages":"Pages 92-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147539223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}