Arachidonic and eicosapentaenoic acids in Araucariaceae, a unique feature among seed plants
It is generally admitted that seed plants (spermaphytes) are unable to synthesize either arachidonic or eicosapentaenoic acids (AA and EPA), the classic essential fatty acids in animals. We give here chromatographic and spectrometric data showing that species from the primitive family Araucariaceae...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2000-01-01
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| Series: | Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2000.0113 |