A Novel Winter Oilseed - CoverCress as a Sustainable Feedstock with Canola-like Composition

CoverCress Inc. (CCI) is converting field pennycress into a new domesticated variety under the CoverCress® brand as the third crop in standard corn/soybean rotations, which could be used on up to 10 million acres at maturity in the US. To enable the domestication of field pennycress to CoverCress®, we are using an approach of translational research and modern genetic improvement tools. We will present the development timeline for the crucial traits and traits modified for achieving desirable oil profiles. This crop will serve as a winter cover-crop, but more importantly providing growers with an extra source of income without significant new investments or land displacement.