Expression of fatty acid desaturases in corn
AssigneeMonsanto Technology LLC
InventorsVirginia Ursin, Byron Froman, A. J. Nava, Jennifer Gonzales
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Abstract
The invention relates generally to the expression of desaturase enzymes in transgenic corn plants and compositions derived therefrom. In particular, the invention relates to the production of oils with improved omega-3 fatty acid profiles in corn plants and the seed oils produced thereby. Such oils may contain stearidonic acid, which is not naturally found in corn plants and has been shown to have beneficial effects on health.
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A corn seed comprising an endogenous corn seed oil having a stearidonic acid (18:4 n-3) content of from about 5% to about 33%, wherein the ratio of stearidonic acid to gamma-linolenic acid is about 3:1 or higher.
A corn plant that produces an endogenous corn seed oil having a stearidonic acid (18:4 n-3) content of from about 5% to about 33%, wherein the ratio of stearidonic acid to gamma-linolenic acid is at least about 3:1.
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