Burning Bush Seed (IMAGE)

Michigan State University

Burning Bush Seed

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This is the developing fruit of Euonymus alatus, or burning bush. The white seed endosperm produces novel acetyl triacylglycerols, or acTAGs, while the orange aril tissue around the seed produces normal vegetable oil.

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Photo courtesy of Timothy Durrett, MSU

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