Characterization of diacylgycerol acyltransferase 1(DGAT1) gene from Jatropha curcas.

• Main Author: Lee, Fengting.
• Other Authors: School of Biological Sciences
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::Biological sciences::Genetics; DRNTU::Engineering::Chemical engineering::Fuel
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16303
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Jatropha curcas seed contain up to 40% oil. Due to the high seed oil yield, J. curcas has been identified as a possible source of plant triacylglycerides as feedstock for biodiesel production. As demand for biodiesel increases due to increasing price of petroleum and environmental concerns, it is of...