Transcriptomic analysis of Perilla frutescens seed to insight into the biosynthesis and metabolic of unsaturated fatty acids

Abstract Background Perilla frutescens is well known for its high α-linolenic acid (ALA) accumulation in seeds and medicinal values as well as a source of edible and general-purpose oils. However, the regulatory mechanisms of the biosynthesis of fatty acid in its seeds remain poorly understood due t...

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Main Authors: BingNan Liao, YouJin Hao, JunXing Lu, HuiYang Bai, Li Guan, Tao Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-4595-z