Characterization of oil and starch accumulation in tubers of <i>Cyperus esculentus</i> var. <i>sativus</i> (Cyperaceae): A novel model system to study oil reserves in nonseed tissues

Abstract

The developmental pattern in the build up of storage nutrients in the tubers highlights nutsedge as a novel model plant, having potential to significantly widen our understanding on how synthesis of storage reserves, and in particular oils, is regulated and directed in nonseed tissues such as tubers and roots.