Abstract Pongamia pinnata (L.)(Fabaceae) is a promising biofuel tree species which is
underexploited in the areas of both fundamental and applied research, due to the lack of …

Abstract Background Malania oleifera Chun et Lee (Olacaceae), an evergreen broad-leaved
woody tree native to southwest China, is an important oilseed tree. Its seed oil has a high …

Abstract Background Seeds of Momordica charantia (bitter melon) produce high levels of
eleostearic acid, an unusual conjugated fatty acid with industrial value. Deep sequencing of …

Abstract Background Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is an oilseed crop with substantial
medicinal and economic value. However, the methods for constructing safflower core …

Background The mechanism by which plants synthesize and store high amounts of
triacylglycerols (TAG) in tissues other than seeds is not well understood. The …

Abstract Hickory (Carya cathayensis Sarg.) is an extraordinary nut-bearing deciduous arbor
with high content of oil in its embryo. However, the molecular mechanism underlying high oil …

Background Castor oil is the only commercial source of hydroxy fatty acid that has industrial
value. The production of castor oil is hampered by the presence of the toxin ricin in its seed …

Abstract Background Rapeseed (B. napus, AACC, 2n= 38) is one of the most important oil
seed crops in the world, it is also one of the most common oil for production of biodiesel. Its …

Cocos nucifera (coconut), a member of the Arecaceae family, is an economically important
woody palm that is widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions. The coconut palm is …

Summary Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.), a member of the Brassicaceae family, produces
seed oil high in erucic acid, suitable for biodiesel and aviation fuel. Although pennycress, a …