Abstract:

The development of Chinese oil crops industry during past decades was reviewed in this paper. The production of major oilseed, import and export trade of concerned products and increase of domestic consumption were analyzed. The science and technology innovation in the fields of oil crops genetic enhancement, high yield cultivation, plant protection, mechanization, product processing and quality management during the past fifty years and their roles in promoting the industry were assessed. Further goals, priorities and policy strategies for oil crops industry development were discussed and proposed.

Key words: Oil Crops Industry, Retrospect, Prospect