Plastidial wax ester biosynthesis as a tool to synthesize shorter and more saturated wax esters
Plastidial wax ester biosynthesis as a tool to synthesize shorter and more saturated wax esters
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Wax esters (WE) are neutral lipids that consist of a fatty alcohol esterified to a fatty acid. WE are valuable feedstocks in industry for producing lubricants, coatings, and cosmetics. They can be produced chemically from fossil fuel or plant-derived triacylglycerol. As fossil fuel resources are finite, the synthesis of WE in transgenic plants may...
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Plastidial wax ester biosynthesis as a tool to synthesize shorter and more saturated wax esters
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1754-6834
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1754-6834
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10.1186/s13068-021-02062-1
