[Improving fatty acid composition and increasing triacylglycerol content in plants by gene engineering: a review]

Sheng Wu Gong Cheng Xue Bao. 2010 Jun;26(6):735-43.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

This article reviewed key genes that involved in fatty acid synthesis and triacylglycerol assembly pathway. The transcription factors which play important roles in seed development and oil content were also reviewed. We summarized the achievement in modifying fatty acid composition and increase oil content in plant by gene engineering using these genes.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fatty Acids / biosynthesis*
  • Fatty Acids / genetics
  • Genetic Engineering / methods
  • Plant Oils / chemistry*
  • Plants, Genetically Modified / genetics*
  • Plants, Genetically Modified / metabolism
  • Seeds / genetics
  • Seeds / metabolism*
  • Transcription Factors / genetics
  • Triglycerides / analysis
  • Triglycerides / biosynthesis*
  • Triglycerides / genetics

Substances

  • Fatty Acids
  • Plant Oils
  • Transcription Factors
  • Triglycerides