Erucic acid (C22:l) is synthesised by elongation of oleoyl-CoA via eicosenoate and is very stable at high temperatures with high fire and smoke points and high lubricity. Products of erucic acid have a number of current or proposed applications including, as a slip agent, lubricants and a range of useful derivatives. There is great interest in improving the currently available HEAR germplasm, including the development of lines with useful 'added-value' by-products.
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