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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Molecular Characterization of the Multigene Family Encoding the Different Glutamine Synthetase Isoforms in the Amphidiploid CROP Brassica Napus

G. OchsA. Wild

subject

Gene isoformCropCruciferbiologyBiochemistryHigh proteinGlutamine synthetaseBotanyBrassicaBrassica oleraceabiology.organism_classificationGenome

description

The fusion of the A genome of Brassica campestris (AA/n=10) and the C genome type of Brassica oleracea (CC/n=9) has led to the origin of the amphidiploid crucifer Brassica napus (AACC/n=19) [1], one of the most important oil crop in modern farming. The production of high quality industrial lubricants, edible oils and fatty acids or the supply of high protein press-residues for animal mast are only some utilizations of oilseed rape. Furthermore, rape oil can also be used for the manufacture of alternative fuels like ‘Bio-Dieser’.

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3953-3_706