Synopsis This book deals with the genetics of economic characters, approaches for genetic improvement, constraints, problems and prospects of improvement, innovative strategies including integrated approach of conventional breeding and molecular breeding of important oilseed crops, viz. groundnut, sesame sunflowers, sofflower, niger, linseed, castor and new introduction Jatropha. Breeding for resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses are gaining greater importance in recent years. The book cover all the major oilseed crops, edible as well as non-edible. This book useful to the scientists involved in oilseeds research, students and also extension functionaries in increasing the productivity and production of oilseeds.