Genetically modified canola line NS-B50027-4 and its seeds from inbreeding.
The genetically modified canola line NS-B50027-4 addresses the need for a sustainable source of LC-ω3 fatty acids by producing seeds with high DHA content, suitable for both human consumption and aquaculture.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NUSEED NUTRITIONAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
There is a need for a sustainable and commercially viable source of canola that produces long-chain omega-3 (LC-ω3) fatty acids, such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are currently obtained primarily from marine sources, and a need for canola strains that can grow as a cash crop with homogeneous, isozygous, and redifferentiable traits.
A genetically modified canola line, NS-B50027-4, is developed through genetic engineering and breeding to produce seeds with favorable levels of ω3 and LC-ω3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, achieving high DHA content comparable to wild fish oils.
The genetically modified canola line NS-B50027-4 provides seeds with significantly higher DHA content than conventional canola varieties, offering a ground-based system for producing LC-ω3 fatty acids suitable for human consumption and aquaculture.
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