• Is volatility restraining the growth of the mustard oil market?
  • However, volatility in prices of raw materials used in manufacturing mustard oil is restraining the growth of this market. On the basis of type, black mustard oil accounted for a major share of the global mustard oil market in 2017. This can be attributed to its high demand as an edible cooking oil across regions.
  • What is the forecast for the global mustard oil market?
  • The global mustard oil market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the market can be attributed to factors such as rising demand for cooking oils, increasing awareness about the benefits of mustard oil, and growing demand for aromatherapy oils.
  • What are the major objectives in oilseed crop improvement?
  • The major objectives in oilseed crop improvement are enhancement of seed and oil yield, quality of oil for edible and industrial purposes, and development of varieties to suit different cropping systems having inbuilt resistance or tolerance to major biotic and abiotic stresses.
  • Why is the mustard oil market growing?
  • The growth in the market can be attributed to factors such as rising demand for cooking oils, increasing awareness about the benefits of mustard oil, and growing demand for aromatherapy oils. Additionally, the increasing use of mustard oil in pharmaceuticals and soaps industries is also contributing to the growth of this market.
  • Which cropping system produces the highest mustard seed yield?
  • The highest mustard seed yield was recorded in maize-mustard cropping system (3.1 Mg ha ?1) (Table 1) followed by CB-M and GG-M.
  • Why is the seed yield of mustard improved in permanent beds?
  • The seed yield of mustard and other crops in the system improved in the permanent beds might be due to better soil physicochemical and biological properties, and nutrient availability that are related to tillage and residue management practices.