Description
Canola is an oilseed crop that was created in Canada through crossbreeding of the rapeseed plant. The name canola comes from Canada and ola, denoting oil.
Ever since the canola plant was created, plant breeders have developed many varieties that improved seed quality and led to a boom in canola oil manufacturing.
Most canola crops are genetically modified (GMO) to improve soil quality and increase plant tolerance to herbicides.
In fact, over 90% of the canola crops grown in the United States are genetically modified for herbicide resistance, according to an older 2011 study.
Canola crops are used to create canola oil and canola meal, which is commonly used as animal feed.
