Lipid Metabolism in Plants
In plants, lipids function in a variety of ways. Lipids are a major component of biological membranes and are used as a compact energy source for seed germination. Fatty acids, the major lipids in plants, are synthesized in plastid and assembled by glycerolipids or triacylglycerols in endoplasmic re...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/7/871 |