Camelina, an ancient oilseed crop actively contributing to the rural renaissance in Europe. A review

Abstract Promoting crop diversification in European agriculture is a key pillar of the agroecological transition. Diversifying crops generally enhances productivity, quality, soil health and fertility, resilience to pests diseases reduces environmental stresses. Moreover, provides an alternative means enhancing farmers’ income. Camelina ( sativa (L.) Crantz) reemerged background approximately three decades ago, when first studies on this ancient native oilseed species were published. Since then, considerable number has been carried out Europe. The main interest camelina related its (1) broad adaptability, (2) low-input requirements, (3) resistance multiple diseases, (4) uses food, feed, biobased applications. present article comprehensive critical review research Europe (compared with rest world) last decades, including genetics breeding, agronomy cropping systems, end-uses, aim making attractive new candidate for farming systems. Furthermore, evaluation what still missing scale up from promising commonly cultivated also provided motivate scientists promote their show farmers end-users real potential interesting species.