Algae with modified lipase gene and diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene, and method of producing triacylglycerol using the same

Abstract

Provided is means for achieving increase in the amounts of triacylglycerol accumulated in algae with high lipid accumulation. An alga having the following characteristics (1) and (2): (1) having reduced expression of a class 3 lipase gene; and (2) having an exogenous diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene introduced or having enhanced expression of an endogenous diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene.

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