seed oilbody biogenesis

Term ID

GO:0010344

Synonyms

• oleosome biogenesis
• seed oil body organization
• spherosome biogenesis

Definition

A cellular process that results in the biosynthesis of constituent macromolecules, assembly, and arrangement of constituent parts of a seed oilbody. Seed oilbodies are simple organelles comprising a matrix of triglyceride surrounded by a phospholipid monolayer embedded and covered with unique proteins called oleosins. Seed oilbodies supply the energy requirements for the growth of the seedling after germination. 16877495

References

Ontology

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