Genes affecting novel seed constituents in Limnanthes alba Benth: transcriptome analysis of developing embryos and a new genetic map of meadowfoam
The seed oil of meadowfoam, a new crop in the Limnanthaceae family, is highly enriched in very long chain fatty acids that are desaturated at the Δ5 position. The unusual oil is desirable for cosmetics and innovative industrial applications and the seed meal remaining after oil extraction contains g...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2015-05-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/915.pdf |