The objective is to solve genetic questions on seed quality of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). For this purpose, mainly methods from the biotechnological and the quality-analytical tool box are used and further refined.

Current projects:

• Flowering time, oilseed rape (DFG project within SPP1530; Eva Heinrich)
  
• Improving winter hardiness in winter oilseed rape (Jan-Christoph Richter )
  
• Oil, oil quality and fiber in oilseed rape (Abdusaheed Olabisi Yusuf)
  
• Rapeseed as a domestic protein source of excellent quality for human consumption (RaPEQ; Nils Stolte)
  
• Rapeseed as a domestic protein source of excellent quality for human consumption, phase 2 (RaPEQ2; Jasmin Vettel)
  
• Breeding of oilseed rape with reduced fibre content (LoFiRaps; Karin Holzenkamp)