PRODUCTION OF OMEGA-3 LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN OILSEED CROPS BY A THRAUSTOCHYTRID PUFA SYNTHASE

摘要

This disclosure concerns recombinant host organisms genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The disclosure also concerns methods of making and using such organisms as well as products obtained from such organisms.