Method for the production of lipids containing bis-homo-linolenic acid.

摘要

Method for the production of lipids containing bis-homo- gamma -linolenic acid and/or arachidonic acid using microorganisms belonging to a genus Conidiobolus and capable of producing the lipids. The microorganisms are cultured on a medium containing an unsaturated fatty acid and/or its ester as a carbon source. The unsaturated fatty acid compound may supplied as an additional carbon source in the course of culture. Preferably, the unsaturated fatty acid has 18 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 double bonds.