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Transgenic polyunsaturated fatty acid desaturases: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Low natural yields of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in oilseed crops limit commercial scalability. These innovations manipulate specific biosynthetic pathways and nutrient inputs to maximize lipid accumulation in transgenic Brassica.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Transgenic polyunsaturated fatty acid desaturases?

Insufficient essential fatty acid biosynthesis

(6)evidences

Low endogenous accumulation of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in commercial oilseed crops. Increasing metabolic flux toward desired lipids maximizes agricultural productivity per hectare.

Insufficient constitutive transgene expression

(4)evidences

Low transcriptional activity limits the accumulation of desired fatty acid desaturases. Increasing expression strength ensures metabolic flux meets industrial requirements.