Tree Peony Species Are a Novel Resource for Production of α-Linolenic Acid

Tree peony is known worldwide for its excellent ornamental and medical values, but recent reports that their seeds contain over 40% α-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid for humans drew additional interest of biochemists. To understand the key factors that contribute to this rich accumulat...

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Main Authors: Kilaru, Aruna, Xie, Lihang H., Zhang, Qingyu, Zhang, Yanlong
Format: Others
Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2019
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Online Access:https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/7739
https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=8991&context=etsu-works