Importantly, TT8 also inhibits some of the genes involved in oil synthesis. Xiao-Hong Yu, who led this project, hypothesized that getting rid of TT8 in camelina should release the inhibition upon ...

Camelina sativa, or false flax, is a hardy oilseed plant that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein and antioxidants. This super-nutritious plant is used as a vegetable oil for human consumption and ...

“You’ve got these two macro trends coming together today – demand for oil and demand for sustainably produced low carbon products,” he says. “Because of the way it grows, camelina has a ...