Biotechnological alternatives for omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids production
Fish oils are the main sources of omega-3 (ω3) polyunsaturated acids (PUFA) such as eicosapentaenoic (C20:5ω3) and docosahexaenoic (C22:6ω3) acids. World demand for ω3 PUFA shows an increasing trend mainly due to the growth of the aquaculture industry and also due to the increasing demand for specif...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
2006-09-01
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Series: | Grasas y Aceites |
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Online Access: | http://grasasyaceites.revistas.csic.es/index.php/grasasyaceites/article/view/57 |