| abstract |
The present invention provides isolated FAD2 and FAE1 genes and FAD2 and FAE1 protein sequences of Camelina species, e.g., Camelina sativa , mutations in Camelina FAD2 and FAE1 genes, and methods of using the same. In addition, methods of altering Camelina seed composition and/or improving Camelina seed oil quality are disclosed. Furthermore, methods of breeding Camelina cultivars and/or other closely related species to produce plants having altered or improved seed oil and/or meal quality are provided. |