Omics-driven improvement of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) for climate resilience, oil quality, and high-value metabolites under changing environments.
Safflower is an Asteraceae oilseed crop valued for its high-quality unsaturated fatty acids (≈90% oleic and linoleic acids), natural floral pigments, and diverse bioactive compounds. These attributes underpin its applications in functional foods, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and various industrial sectors. Safflowe...