Edible oils from microalgae: insights in TAG accumulation

Aug 30, 2014Trends in biotechnology

How microalgae store oils as fat molecules

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Abstract

Increasing triacylglycerol (TAG) productivity and content is essential for microalgae to serve as a sustainable source of edible oils.

  • Microalgae have potential as a sustainable alternative to common vegetable oils.
  • Understanding lipid metabolism in microalgae is crucial for enhancing TAG accumulation.
  • Recent developments focus on both metabolic engineering techniques and cultivation strategies to boost oil production.
  • This overview discusses current knowledge and future directions in microalgal oil production.

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