Abstract Purpose of Review Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are obtained from various
sources, which can be incorporated in the routine diet to maintain the health. They provide …

(1) Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known for their ability to protect
against numerous metabolic disorders. The consumption of oily fish is the main source of …

Today's consumers are increasingly aware of the beneficial effects of n-3 PUFA in
preventing, delaying, and intervening various diseases, such as coronary artery disease …

Highlights•Demand for omega-3 nutraceuticals continues to rise.•Current omega-3 sources
are unsustainable.•Land-based omega-3 production provides potential alternative …

Great progress has been made over the past decade with respect to the application of
biotechnology to generate nutritionally improved food crops. Biofortified staple crops such as …

Some of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) as ARA (arachidonic acid, n-6),
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid, n-3) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid, n-3) cannot be …

Background Omega-3 long-chain (≥ C20) polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω3 LC-PUFA) such
as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosapentaenoic acid (DHA) are critical for human …

There is considerable interest in the de novo production of omega-3 long chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic …

Omega‐3 fatty acids have proven to be very essential for human health due to their multiple
health benefits. These essential fatty acids (EFAs) need to be uptaken through diet because …

Plant seed lipid metabolism is an area of intensive research, including many examples of
transgenic events in which oil composition has been modified. In the selected examples …