Nucleotide sequences of maize oleoyl-acp thioesterase and palmitoyl-acp thioesterase genes and their use in the modification of fatty acid content of oil

摘要

Genes encoding maize oleoyl-ACP and palmitoyl-ACP thioesterase enzymes have been isolated from maize. These genes, when expressed in a plant, can be used to create transgenic plants having altered palmitic acid oil profiles.