Sharma, Madhvi and Samota, M K (2024) Metabolic engineering of linseed crop for enhancing production yield. In: Linseed A Multipurpose-Multisector Crop of Industrial Significance. Elsevier, pp. 107-117. ISBN 978-0-443-15439-3
Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)Abstract
Flax is a remarkably versatile crop with applications spanning various industries, including industrial, culinary, feed, and nutraceutical sectors. Its diverse utility stems from the distinct properties of flax seed oil, which finds applications in linoleum flooring, paints, stains, and varnishes, each requiring specific oil attributes distinct from culinary and nutraceutical uses of whole flax seeds. Additionally, flax bast fibers, enriched with wax and cutin polymers, have enjoyed a historical significance in the textile industry, with contemporary applications expanding into composite fiber materials. The intricate biosynthesis of primary and secondary metabolites responsible for oil, lignans, fibers, and seed yield depends on metabolic pathways governed by diverse sets of genes. Precise regulation of these genes facilitates the synthesis of metabolites contributing to both qualitative and quantitative diversity in flax's bioactive compounds. This abstract focuses on the application of metabolic engineering techniques to enhance production yields in the linseed crop. Over the years, various metabolic engineering strategies have manipulated biosynthetic pathways involved in the production of vital compounds in linseed. This chapter emphasizes key approaches and advancements in metabolic engineering, including gene overexpression, knockout, and pathway optimization, aimed at boosting the yield of linseed-derived products. The utilization of omics technologies, such as genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics, has deepened our understanding of the regulatory mechanisms underlying linseed metabolism. Insights from these studies have enabled the rational design of genetic modifications to enhance yield-related traits. Additionally, the role of synthetic biology and genome editing techniques in fine-tuning linseed metabolism is explored. This chapter also delves into the potential benefits and challenges associated with metabolic engineering for yield improvement in linseed, with a focus on its impact on oil content, fatty acid composition, and other valuable secondary metabolites. As the demand for sustainable and high-value agricultural products continues to rise, the application of metabolic engineering holds promise for unlocking the full production potential of linseed, contributing to the advancement of global agricultural and industrial sectors.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
|---|---|
| Divisions: | Global Research Program - Accelerated Crop Improvement |
| CRP: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | yield improvement, linseed, oil content |
| Subjects: | Others > Crop Yield Others > Genetics and Genomics |
| Depositing User: | Mr Nagaraju T |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Aug 2025 04:52 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Aug 2025 04:52 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/13276 |
| Acknowledgement: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Links: |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
Altmetric
Altmetric