Presents the fundamental principles of plant lipid metabolism and examines current research in the field. The importance of molecular biology and the incorporation of new analytical methods are discussed. The contributions of current research to agricultural and industrial uses are also covered.

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This text presents a comprehensive description of the fundamental principles of plant lipid metabolism and then uses this base to examine current research in the field. The importance of molecular biology and the incorporation of new analytical methods are discussed, and the contributions of current research to agricultural and industrial uses are covered in depth. Chapters are illustrated with tables and figures to support key concepts, and projections for future researc in the field are also explored.