Question

Which genes are used for improvement of oil content and oil quality in plants?

Options

• Phytase gene

• Arabidopsis gene

• Holandric gene

• Oncogene

Answer 1

Arabidopsis gene

Explanation:

Arabidopsis thaliana is a model plant species in which many genes controlling fatty‑acid synthesis, lipid assembly and oil storage were discovered and characterised (for example, desaturases, acyltransferases, DGATs, etc.). Those Arabidopsis genes and their variants are commonly used as the basis for genetic engineering or breeding strategies to improve oil content and oil quality in crop plants because their functions are well understood and transferable to crops.