Biosynthesis of Triacylglycerols (TAGs) in plants and algae

Triacylglycerols (TAGs), which consist of three fatty acids bound to a glycerol backbone, are major storage lipids that accumulate in developing seeds, flower petals, pollen grains, and fruits of innumerous plant species. These storage lipids are of great nutritional and nutraceutical value and, thu...

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Main Authors: Alexandro Cagliari, Rogerio Margis, Felipe dos Santos Maraschin, Andreia Carina Turchetto-Zolet, Guilherme Loss, Marcia Margis-Pinheiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-12-01
Series:International Journal of Plant Biology
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/pb/article/view/2427