‘Suan’ is a new F_1 hybrid variety of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) with early maturing and high oleic acid. This hybrid
variety was bred by the cross between Mokpo-CGMS (male sterile line) and 8516-B-5-6-5-3 (restore line) for the production of
bio-diesel and edible oil in 2006. ‘Suan’ has green and parted leaf, yellowish flower, and black seed coat. ‘Suan’ is more tolerant
to lodging and stem rot compared to ‘Sunmang’, check variety. The ripening date of ‘Suan’ is June 2nd which is 6 days earlier
than ‘Sunmang’. Yield trials were conducted from 2006 to 2007 and regional adaptation trials were examined at five locations
each in 2008 and 2009. The average seed yield of regional adaptation trials was 381 kg/10a that was 4% higher than that of
‘Sunmang’. Total oil content of ‘Suan’ was 44.3%. Oleic acid content was 68.3%, which is 5.2% higher than ‘Sunmang’ but,
erucic acid was not detected. Total glucosinolate content was 2.31 mg/g. Therefore, this variety is recommended as a leading
variety at southwestern area including Jeonnam, Jeonbuk and Kyongnam provinces of South Korea.