Rapeseed (<i>Brassica napus</i>) (IMAGE) Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology Caption Rapeseed (Brassica napus) is important in agriculture not only as an oil-producing plant and a source of animal food, but also as a nectar provider for honey bees every spring. Credit MPI for Chemical Ecology/Kellmann Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.