Modifications of the metabolic pathways of lipid and triacylglycerol production in microalgae

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Microalgae have presented themselves as a strong candidate to replace diminishing oil reserves as a source of lipids for biofuels. Here we describe successful modifications of terrestrial plant lipid content which increase overall lipid production or shift the ba...

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Main Authors: Yu Wei-Luen, Ansari William, Schoepp Nathan G, Hannon Michael J, Mayfield Stephen P, Burkart Michael D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/10/1/91